Chennai Weather Update : Rains may continue for next 2 days
Posted on: 30/Oct/2012 4:15:51 PM
The strong winds over the last couple of days are likely to continue for another two days and there is a possibility of some rain.
A deep depression lying 500 km south east of Chennai has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is expected to cross the coast between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, bringing in torrential rains in the region.
The system, named `Nilam`, as suggested by Pakistan under the cyclone naming procedure, would move northwestwards and cross the coast between Nagapattinam and Nellore by tomorrow afternoon/evening.
"The effect of depression is yet to reach Chennai and the India Meteorological Department is monitoring its movement. It is due to its impact that there have been strong winds in Chennai over the past couple of days. Some of the state`s coastal districts have been experiencing heavy rain with Taragambadi in Nagapattinam district recording highest rainfall of 13cm during the period ending 8.30am on Monday," said IMD deputy director-general Y E A Raj.
In Chennai, the sky would be generally cloudy. Light to moderate rain may occur in some areas. Surface winds will be strong and gusty at times.
This afternoon flag number 7 – this denotes danger with cyclone likely to cross coast over/near to the port - has been hoisted at the Chennai port.
The forecast warns of strong winds from the northeasterly direction along the TN and Puducherry coasts. Fishermen are advised to return immediately
