Cyclone Ockhi: Rains to remain light in Tamil Nadu, Chennai to be dry
Posted on: 03/Dec/2017 7:43:40 PM
The very severe Cyclone Ockhi over east central and adjoining Southeast Arabian Sea further moved west northwestwards. The system is at present centered near Latitude 12.4°N and Longitude 68.8°E, about 450 Km west-southwest of Amini Divi, 860 km south-southwest of Mumbai and 1170 km south-southwest of Surat.
During the past 24 hours, light rain at some places with moderate spells at few places occurred over Tamil Nadu. Rainfall recorded in some cities: Karaikal 87 mm, Kovilangulam 44 mm, Parangipettai 21 mm and Ooty 10 mm.
In wake of the drenching rains and squally winds, several houses were damaged, trees got uprooted and communication lines were disrupted.
In fact, the situation was so grim that till today about 71 fishermen were rescued by the joint operation of the Indian Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
According to Skymet Weather, only scattered light rains with isolated moderate showers are expected in Tamil Nadu as the system has moved away. In wake of this, the situation across the state has already improved and will get better more.
As of now, the well-marked low pressure area in Bay of Bengal is not foreseen to have much impact over the state for at least the next two days. The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai will also remain dry during the same time frame.
The system is likely to intensify into a depression in the next 24 hours and further into a deep depression amid the subsequent 48 hours. It is expected to head for South Andhra Pradesh Coast. Therefore we expect moderate rains with isolated heavy showers over North Tamil Nadu including Chennai by December 7.
Courtesy: skymetweather.com
