Tag Archives: Arabian Sea

Cyclone Chapala brings flooding rains to Yemen

Posted on 3 November, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Our blog yesterday reported on the imminent landfall of Cyclone Chapala which was located in the Gulf of Aden. As expected the cyclone made landfall over Yemen in the early hours of Tuesday UK time. Winds averaged over one minute … Continue reading →

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Cyclone Chapala approaching the Arabian Peninsula

Posted on 30 October, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Cyclone Chapala, currently over the Arabian Sea is expected to strengthen to the strongest category of Super Cyclonic Storm this weekend which means that sustained winds will be in excess of 140 mph, with gusts likely to be in excess … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Sandy heading for Jamaica and Cuba

Posted on 24 October, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

It may be late October, but the Atlantic hurricane season is still in full swing. At this time of year the strongest storms usually develop in the Caribbean Sea and this is where Tropical Storm Sandy has been gathering strength in … Continue reading →

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