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Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD

Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in some districts along the western ghats on Monday, due to the influence of multiple low-pressure systems over nearby sea regions. According to the news agency IANS, officials said a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. Another low-level cyclonic circulation has also formed over the Comorin Sea and surrounding regions. These systems are expected to impact weather patterns across parts of southern India, bringing moderate rainfall to the Western Ghats districts. As per IANS, weather experts have advised residents in these regions to remain cautious, particularly in hilly and landslide-prone areas, as intermittent rain could affect daily activities and travel. The IMD has also issued a fog advisory for several interior districts. From Monday until the 5th of this month, moderate fog conditions are expected during the early morning hours in Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Nilgiris, and Dindigul districts. Visibility may be reduced in these areas, and motorists have been advised to …

Cyclonic storm Ditwah advances towards TN, heavy rains alert issued

Cyclonic storm Ditwah advances towards TN, heavy rains alert issued

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The Meteorological department in Chennai on Friday issued an alert regarding Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, stating that the cyclonic storm, which is centred over coastal Sri Lanka and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, has moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 10 kmph since the past six hours. According to the Chennai Met Department, Cyclonic Storm Ditwah remained centred at 8:30 am (IST) over the same region, near a latitude of 8.3degN and a longitude of 81.0degE. The system is located approximately 40 km southwest of Trincomalee and 100 km northwest of Batticaloa, in Sri Lanka. On the Indian side, the cyclone is located about 320 km south-southeast of Karaikal, 430 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 530 km south of Chennai. The Chennai Met Department said that it is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards across the Sri Lanka coast & adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, and reach the southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of November 30th. As Cyclone Ditwah approaches India, the …

Cyclonic storm ‘Ditwah’ inches closer to TN, CM holds review meeting

Cyclonic storm ‘Ditwah’ inches closer to TN, CM holds review meeting

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Chennai, Cyclonic storm ‘Ditwah’, formed from a deep depression near the Sri Lanka coast, has begun moving towards the north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra coasts, Regional Meteorological Centre Director B Amudha said here on Thursday. Cyclonic storm ‘Ditwah’ inches closer to TN, CM holds review meeting Strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous sea conditions are expected over the next few days, she added. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority met under the leadership of Chief Minister M K Stalin to review special initiatives undertaken for disaster management. “It is currently being treated as a cyclonic storm. Forecasts do not, at present, upgrade it to a severe cyclone,” the RMC chief said. However, the RMC has issued a red alert in some Cauvery Delta districts and an orange alert in five districts Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet and Chengalpattu for November 20 and 30. Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai are the delta districts that have been issued a red alert. A red alert indicates an extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 …

Cyclonic circulation over Arabian Sea likely to bring heavy rain to Karnataka

Cyclonic circulation over Arabian Sea likely to bring heavy rain to Karnataka

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that an upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form around May 21 over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast. A low-pressure area will likely form over the same region around May 22, under its influence and thereafter, it is likely to move northwards and intensify further, the IMD said. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru has issued warnings for coastal Karnataka. It predicts extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning with strong surface winds until May 21 and very heavy to heavy rains until May 26. For south interior Karnataka, the IMD forecast extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning until May 21 and heavy to very heavy rains until May 26. For north interior Karnataka, the IMD predicts very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning until May 21 and heavy rains until May 26. Meanwhile, heavy rains has wrecked havoc in Bengaluru with a total of three deaths over the past few days. Manmohan Kamath (63), a resident of Madhuvan Apartments in NS Palya, and Dinesh (12), …

Landfall process ends as cyclonic storm crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry – India TV

Landfall process ends as cyclonic storm crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Representative Image After commencing landfall on Saturday night, Cyclone Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts during the early hours of Sunday morning. It is likely to continue moving west-southwestward and weaken into a deep depression within the next few hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.  As per the IMD, the cyclone crossed the coast near Puducherry between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm, with the wind gusting at 70-80 kmph up to 90 kmph.  In a post on X, IMD said, “The Cyclonic Storm FENGAL crossed North Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts near latitude 12.05°N and longitude 79.9°E, close to Puducherry, between 2230 hrs IST and 2330 hrs IST yesterday, the 30th November as a cyclonic storm with wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph. It lay centred at 2330 hours IST yesterday, the 30th of November over north coastal Tamilnadu & Puducherry near latitude 12.0°N and longitude 79.8°E, close to Puducherry. It will continue to move west-southwestwards slowly and weaken gradually into a deep depression …

Cyclone Fengal live updates cyclonic storm landfall Tamil Nadu rains IMD weather alert coastal areas high tides – India TV

Cyclone Fengal live updates cyclonic storm landfall Tamil Nadu rains IMD weather alert coastal areas high tides – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) A fisherman uses a net to catch fish despite an advisory issued by India Meteorological Department not to venture into the sea as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into cyclone Fengal. Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: As Cyclone Fengal approaches the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, many areas have experienced massive changes in weather, including high tides and rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. According to the IMD, Cyclone Fengal is expected to hit the coastal area tomorrow evening. The weather department has issued warnings for North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts. The IMD stated that the cyclonic storm Fengal, located over the southwest Bay of Bengal, moved north-northwestward at a speed of 7 km per hour during the past six hours. With Cyclone Fengal expected to make landfall near Chennai, the weather department has forecast heavy rains for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for all schools and …

Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm, landfall likely on November 30 – India TV

Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm, landfall likely on November 30 – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Coastal authorities have been urged to remain on high alert as Cyclone Fengal is approaching landfall. Cyclone Fengal Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ on Friday afternoon. The storm is expected to make landfall near Puducherry on Saturday, November 30 with wind speeds gusting up to 90 kmph. Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management KKSSR Ramachandran chaired a meeting with senior officials at the state emergency operations centre to review preparedness and relief measures. The IMD has issued heavy rain warnings for several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore. Additionally, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam, as well as the Karaikal area. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and follow safety advisories. IMD’s bulletin on cyclone An IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre’s bulletin issued here said: “Morning’s deep depression …

Tamil Nadu Rain: Schools Closed In Chennai As Cyclonic Storm Brews; SDRF, NDRF Deployed

Tamil Nadu Rain: Schools Closed In Chennai As Cyclonic Storm Brews; SDRF, NDRF Deployed

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Last Updated:November 27, 2024, 00:02 IST Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for three more days in the state, starting November 27, when the deep depression is likely to become a cyclonic storm. Vehicles move through a flooded street amid rains, in Chennai (PTI) Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for three more days in the state, starting November 27, when the deep depression is likely to become a cyclonic storm. Chief Minister M K Stalin chaired a high-level meeting here at the Secretariat to review the precautionary measures and rushed NDRF and State teams to Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagappatinam and Cuddalore districts. Chennai and nearby districts of Chengelpet, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur, the northern coastal city of Cuddalore and Cauvery delta areas, including Nagapattinam were among the places that received rainfall, which was mild to moderate in many areas and heavy in a few places. In wake of the situation, the district …

Cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ forms over Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert – India TV

Cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ forms over Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert – India TV

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Image Source : PTI MLA Manas Kumar Dutta interacts with fishermen during inspection of the Bahabalpur Jetty area ahead of cyclone Dana landfall, in Balasore district, Odisha. The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday announced that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a tropical cyclone ‘Dana’. On October 25, Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal could become a tropical cyclone with winds of up to 120 km mph before making landfall.   Source link

Chennai on high alert as cyclonic depression nears coast | Latest News India

Chennai on high alert as cyclonic depression nears coast | Latest News India

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A depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast, prompting high alert in Chennai and surrounding areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the depression, currently centered 490 km east-southeast of Chennai, is likely to cross the north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Nellore by early morning on October 17. People wade through a flooded street amid heavy rainfall in Chennai on October 15, 2024. (Photo by R.Satish BABU / AFP)(AFP) “It is likely to move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Nellore, close to Chennai during the early morning of October 17 as a depression,” the India Meteorological Department said in a statement. (Live updates) The IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu on October 17, with extremely heavy rain expected in isolated areas. Squally weather with wind speeds up to 60 km/h is also predicted over southwest Bay of Bengal and along Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh coasts. …