The deep depression that is steaming across the southwest Bay of Bengal is set to get stronger, officials say. Amudha, the regional head of the Meteorological Centre in Chennai, told reporters that the system is already a deep depression and may turn into a normal depression by tomorrow. If that happens, scientists will see whether it could develop into a cyclone.
The low‑pressure area sits about 400 kilometres from Chennai. Because of the rough seas and expected strong winds, fishermen were told to head back to shore right away.
The meteorological office has issued a Red Alert for eight districts in Tamil Nadu and an Orange Alert for ten others. The alerts warn of extremely heavy rain in the Red‑alert zones and very heavy rain in the Orange‑alert areas. District authorities have been put on high alert and told to activate disaster‑management plans, especially in coastal and low‑lying communities.
Tamil Nadu has already recorded 59 % more rainfall in October than the usual average for this time. The northeast monsoon began earlier this month, bringing widespread showers that have filled reservoirs but also caused waterlogging in some towns.
“We are watching the depression’s movement closely,” Amudha added. “As it intensifies, we’ll give a clearer idea of whether it can turn into a cyclonic storm.”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) urges people to follow weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, and stay away from unsafe areas. Coastal residents are advised to obey local instructions and move to safer ground if needed.
With another wave of intense monsoon activity headed their way, disaster‑management teams across Tamil Nadu are on standby. Rescue boats, motor pumps, and emergency units are ready to respond quickly to any flooding that might occur.
Source: ianslive
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