As people have become worried, Cyclone Fengal continues its movement over the Indian subcontinent and Bengaluru is witnessing frequent spells of heavy rains along with severe winds. The cyclone storm made its landfall along the coastal straits in the Bay of Bengal and extended to other regions as well, including the state capital, Bengaluru in Karnataka. However, as the cyclone’s impacts and damages seem to grow larger, the Australian city has been under a consistent rain watch.
Typhoon Fengal: Anticipations
The Meteorological Department has however warned about prolonged rainy seasons for the next two days with continued heavy showers expected in parts of Bengaluru, at the same time predicting heavy to very heavy showers to be persistent for the next 24-48 hours. Its core pressure has diminished after moving into land regions, but the cyclone’s cores were already responsible for severe rainfall combined with lots of strong wind gusts.
Particularly concerning outdoor activities and travel, even meteorologists have been alerting the residents about the weather. Strong winds in general create a chance of damage to tree limbs and hoarding signs making the use of these devices prone to injuries as well. This morning, it must have been Bengaluru cold already because the rain and light showers that despite normal temperature and weather kept hovering around twenty one nil degree in regions with high clouds set the pressure exaggerated.
Concerns expressed by parents
Regarding school security It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their children get to classes safely, and bad weather creates fears amongst parents. Some parents have taken to the height of their anger asking for schools to be closed despite the fact that schools are supposed to be open today.
Some have taken to social media informing people of the troubles of trying to protect children while driving in such weather conditions. ‘Whom do you expect us to send our children to school through this downpour? The roads are submerged and the temperature is highly unpredictable.
It’s safer to just cancel school for the day, ‘a parent expressed on the internet. Many of them possessed the same insights, compelling the government to intervene and dismantle institutions in an effort to protect youths from potential injury.
Water logging has been an issue in schools especially in low regions causing long traveling periods for teachers and children and disturbance of traffic. With predictions of the cyclone wracking on for another day or two, there are concerns among parents that the situation may deteriorate further.
Government Reaction:
To Close or Not Close? Despite the fact that the state government has not officially ordered the closure of schools in Bengaluru, the situation is still not stable.
The officials are on the lookout for changes in weather and can revise their decision in case if rains worsens. However, as much as the fears of the parents have been raised, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) also states that the decision as to whether the mothers get to walk on the ground will be based on the orders of the mothers at the ground level.
Some institutions have already implemented precautionary measures so that students have alternative routes to safely deal with flood-prone areas, which include raincoats and umbrellas. Nevertheless, the debate regarding the closure of schools continues to attract public attention; many families are in favor of such rapid measures.
Impact of Cyclone Fengal on Bengaluru
Bengaluru was not hit the direct impact of Cyclone Fengal, with the storm leaving plenty of water on the city. Besides the rains, there have been some reports about moderate wind storms which have also caused damage to the trees and some buildings. Even more so, during the heavy rains, the infrastructure of the city especially in the low-lying regions is struggling to cope. Water logging and poor visibility have exacerbated traffic snarls in many pockets of the city.
Delay have also been suffered by other affected facilities such as bus and train transport systems. BMTC, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has assured us in turn but that they are not standing idle and are currently working on clearing the puddles.
People have been instructed to carry umbrellas, wear waterproof clothing and avoid making unnecessary journeys. What Future Bengaluru has ahead? A rapid influx of rainy weather can be expected for the city as the cyclone moves further inland and isolated flooding in places remains highly probable.
With a great deal of concern, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) ensures that stormwater drains are in proper working order. Strong winds can also affect the electric cables thus the city is on standby for any power outages. Local officials advising people to limit travel in case its only required, the authorities have advised the citizens to remain indoors during periods of peak rainfall.
At this moment, residents of the Bengaluru have been forced to grapple with Cyclone Fengal while hearing from the weather department for further updates. Final Thought The scenario in Bengaluru continues to remain uncertain as the city is under the influence of cyclone Fengal which has significant clouds leading to heavy downpours and the occurrence of wind bursts.
While schools may be open for the time being, many parents are campaigning for their closure in the interest of the safety of their children. The people of Bengaluru have to also be on high alert and adhere to official instruction for thunderstorm related warning and anticipation of additional rain, flooding, travel disruption, and electrical disconnection.
Regarding this particular issue, authorities and the government continue to monitor the situation and are prepared to act as appropriate circumstances arise.
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