Chennai: A depression over the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17.
The Meteorological Department issued the warning on Sunday. It also forecast rainfall across northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Bay of Bengal Depression Intensifies
According to the latest weather bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday.
It subsequently moved northwestward and intensified into a depression. The system was centred over the region at 5.30 am on Sunday.
The depression is very likely to continue moving northwestward. It may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the central parts of the south and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on November 16.
The system is then likely to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17.
Rain Alert for Tamil Nadu
The department forecast moderate rainfall at isolated places across northern Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts. Puducherry and Karaikal are also likely to receive rain.
Additionally, isolated parts of the Western Ghats and southern Tamil Nadu may experience moderate rainfall from Monday.
According to the bulletin, several districts recorded rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday.
These districts included Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kancheepuram and Kanyakumari.
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