Tamil Nadu to experience a unique cyclonic storm
This North-East Monsoon was supposed to be the poorest one. Now after 17 years, Tamil Nadu may experience a unique cyclonic storm which could bring welcome rains. According to Met officials, cyclone Madi is currently stationed 610 km east-northeast of Chennai and is expected to turn southwest and come close to the TN coast on Friday (December 13).
However, weathermen are hopeful of some rain in Chennai and the coastal districts from this cyclone. “While the present very severe cyclonic storm is expected to weaken to a depression or even a well-marked low pressure by the time it reaches the TN coast, we can surely expect some rainfall,” said Dr Y.E.A. Raj, deputy director general of meteorology, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai. He added that the inverted movement of the system is a rare phenomenon.
The state has so far received only 27.4 cm
mean rainfall, compared to the normal of 39.9 cm for the season from October 1
to December 10.
