As the super cyclonic storm Amphan wreaked havoc in the coastal areas of Bangladesh and eastern India since Wednesday, Bhutan also felt its mild impact with a few reports of roadblocks and crop damages. The country experienced a continuous rainfall as well.
The incessant rainfall triggered roadblocks along the Gyalposhing-Nganglam highway and at Reotala in Trongsa. In Tsirang, it damaged maize fields belonging to six households. Monggar also reported of similar crop damage from Kengkhar. Also in Monggar, the strong wind blew off roofs of a household in Wangmakhar chiwog in Chali Gewog. It was restored later.
Internet services in the country were disrupted as well. According to the service providers, the cyclone affected its international link providers in India.
Meanwhile, as per the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology, Cyclone Amphan weakened into Cyclonic storm yesterday over Bangladesh. It is likely to weaken further.
Going by the centre’s report, mostly cloudy with light to moderate rain is likely over northern, western and central parts of the country during the next 48 hours. Southern and eastern regions can expect moderate to heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours while there is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in isolated places.
Sangay Chezom
