Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu: Cyclonic Storm Expected to Develop
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu, predicting intense showers across 19 districts on Friday.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by the evening of November 27, 2024. As of 11 AM on November 27, the system was positioned about 110 km east of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, and 530 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is moving in a north-northwest direction at a speed of 10 kmph.
The IMD stated that the depression will skim along the Sri Lankan coast before intensifying further. By November 30, it is forecasted to cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram as a deep depression. Wind speeds are expected to range from 50-70 kmph, with gusts possibly reaching up to 85 kmph.
Alerts for Districts
- Thursday (November 28): Yellow alerts have been issued for districts such as Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Pudukkottai, which are likely to witness moderate to heavy rainfall.
- Friday (November 29): Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ariyalur, and Thanjavur are under orange alert, signifying heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram are on yellow alert.
- Saturday (November 30): The situation is expected to escalate with a red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry. Neighboring districts, including Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam, are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall under orange and yellow alerts.
Advisory and Preparations
Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay cautious and follow updates from the IMD. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea due to rough conditions. Emergency teams are on standby, and authorities are monitoring low-lying areas to prevent flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this period of adverse weather.
