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Investigation of Meteorological Characteristics of Tropical Supercyclone Shaheen Insights from High-Resolution Satellite Observations

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This study explores the trajectory and hydrometeorological analysis of Tropical Supercyclone Shaheen in the Arabian Sea and its proximate regions during October 2021. Originating from the remnants of Cyclone Gulab in the Bay of Bengal, it took an unusual path across the Indian subcontinent before re-emerging as Shaheen, making a rare landfall along the coast of Oman. This atypical trajectory and the formation during the active southwest monsoon period make these events unique meteorological occurrences. Utilizing high-resolution precipitation estimations from Meteosat-8 multi-satellite observations, the study analyzes the cyclone behaviour. A low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea, coupled with favourable atmospheric conditions, led to the formation of the cyclonic storm on October 2nd, 2021, intensifying on October 3rd with daily rainfall exceeding 300 mm. Notably, areas experienced rainfall rates ranging from 25 to 34 mm/h. Cyclone Shaheen had profound ramifications, causing extensive flooding in various regions of Oman, including Muscat, Al Suwaya, AlAmarat, Al Musannah, and Al Khaboura. The cyclic pattern of intense rainfall resulted in flash flooding on October 3rd compounding challenges, resulting in significant infrastructural damage with several casualties. The study underscores the crucial role of near real-time, high-resolution satellite observations for rainfall product in nowcasting short-lived, extreme localized rainfall events for effective disaster mitigation. These observations provide prompt and precise information, aiding anticipation and response to future extreme weather events, ultimately reducing the impact on vulnerable areas. Advanced satellite technologies play a pivotal role in fortifying our capacity to mitigate the consequences of tropical cyclones.

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The datasets created and examined for this study's analysis are accessible in [ECMWF and Meteosat-8] repository, [https://www.ecmwf.int/].

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The authors would like to thank the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology for providing a scientific environment and space to carry the work smoothly. The authors thank Giovanni NASA and ECMWF for providing the data.

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  1. Centre for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai, 600119, India

    Mohammad Suhail Meer

  2. SATMET Division, Office of Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Science, Mausam Bhavan, New Delhi, 1100031, India

    Anoop Kumar Mishra

  3. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai, 600119, India

    Vanganuru Nagaraju

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Conceptualization, validation, writing review, editing and supervision was carried out by MSM and AKM. Methodology, software, formal analysis, writing original draft preparation was carried out by MSM and VN. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Meer, M.S., Mishra, A.K. & Nagaraju, V. Investigation of Meteorological Characteristics of Tropical Supercyclone Shaheen Insights from High-Resolution Satellite Observations. J Indian Soc Remote Sens (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-024-01857-7

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