Cyclone Senyar | T.N. braces for intense rainfall; Bay weather system may deepen

Showing that there is a possibility of deepening of the prominent low pressure area in the southwestern Bay of Bengal, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) continued to forecast heavy rains in the south of Tamil Nadu and delta regions and heavy rains likely to spread to the north of Tamil Nadu towards the weekend.

RMC officials stated that Cyclone Senyar, which is located over the coastal regions of northeastern Indonesia, will not have an impact on Tamil Nadu.

All eyes are on the well-marked low pressure area over the southwestern Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas of southeastern Sri Lanka and the equatorial Indian Ocean; The impact of this region on the state is expected to pass with less rain deficit by the end of November.

RMC has predicted that the system will intensify into a depression by Thursday and gain strength by Saturday, moving across the southwestern Bay of Bengal towards the coasts of northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

A yellow alert has been issued for five south coastal and delta districts, including Ramanathapuram and Thanjavur, as heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday. With the weather system expected to intensify further, the RMC has issued orange and yellow alerts for the delta and adjoining areas such as Ariyalur and Cuddalore on Friday, indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Rain may cover many places on Saturday. Northern Tamil Nadu areas may receive heavy rainfall of up to 21 cm on Saturday and Sunday. Expectations are high that the rains could help fill rain deficiencies in areas like Perambalur, Chengalpattu, Chennai and Kancheepuram.

A few places in Chennai and neighboring areas are also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.

RMC monitors the evolution and course of the weather system. RMC President (Additional Officer) B. Amudha said the current synoptic scenario shows that it may strengthen to the stage of deep depression. Rainfall warnings may be revised depending on changes in the movement and intensity of the weather system. More clarity can be expected in the coming days.

The long drought in many districts this month reduced seasonal rainfall to normal levels. The state received 34.8 cm of rainfall this season; This is 4 percent more than the average of 33.5 cm since October 1.