Cyclone Senyar Forming in Indian Ocean: Understanding the UAE-Named Storm and Its Impact on Southern India

Nov 26, 2025 01:44 pm CST

A developing weather system in the Indian Ocean is strengthening into Cyclone Senyar, named by the UAE meaning "lion." The India Meteorological Department forecasts the cyclone to fully form by November 26, triggering heavy rainfall alerts across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through early December. Maritime warnings have been issued as sea conditions remain hazardous across affected regions.