Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Depression Moves Towards Tamil Nadu Coast
Chennai Braces for More Rain as Deep Depression Moves towards Tamil Nadu Coast
Chennai,Tamil Nadu – A deep depression forming over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu,with Chennai expected to see showers until Thursday night. the system,which intensified from a low-pressure area,is predicted to move west-northwest,crossing Sri Lanka near Rameswaram and Thoothukudi before entering the Gulf of Mannar.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an update stating that the depression is likely to move further into the Arabian Sea, passing thru the Delta and southern Tamil Nadu regions. This will result in continued rainfall across the state on December 12 and 13.
news18logo-1200×800.jpg?impolicy=website&width=360&height=270″ alt=”For Chennai, heavy rain is forecast until thursday night, with a more significant impact expected in the Delta regions. (News18 Tamil)” title=”For Chennai, heavy rain is forecast until Thursday night, with a more significant impact expected in the Delta regions. (News18 Tamil)”>While Chennai will experience heavy rain until Thursday night, the Delta regions are expected to bear the brunt of the system. As the depression moves towards the Arabian Sea on Friday, southern districts like Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Theni, and Madurai are predicted to see increased rainfall from Thursday night through Friday.
Private meteorologist Srikanth predicts that Chennai will continue to see heavy rain until Thursday evening. Meanwhile, meteorologist Pradeep John warns that as the depression approaches the Gulf of Mannar, heavy rainfall is expected in southern Tamil Nadu for the next two days. He also predicts significant rainfall in hill stations like Kodaikanal and Mancholai.
On thursday morning, rain clouds were observed over coastal areas from Chennai to Thoothukudi, as well as interior districts including the Delta and Tirunelveli regions.rainfall is currently ongoing in northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai. Though, as the rain clouds gradually move towards the interior districts, the Delta and southern districts are expected to experience heavier rain by Friday. Rainfall in Chennai is likely to decrease substantially from friday.
chennai Braces for More Rain as Deep Depression Moves Towards Tamil Nadu Coast: An Expert Interview
NewsDirectory3.com spoke wiht meteorologist Pradeep John about the developing weather situation in Tamil Nadu.
ND3: Mr. John, a deep depression is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu. What are the key areas of impact?
PJ: While Chennai will see significant rain until Thursday night, the Delta region and southern districts are expected to bear the brunt of this system as it moves towards the Arabian Sea. Places like Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Theni, and madurai are likely to experience heavy rainfall from thursday night through Friday.
ND3: Can you elaborate on the timeline for the heaviest rainfall?
PJ: As the depression approaches the Gulf of Mannar,we expect heavy rainfall in southern Tamil Nadu for the next two days. Hill stations like Kodaikanal and Mancholai will also likely see significant rainfall.
ND3: What can residents expect in terms of rainfall intensity in Chennai?
PJ: Chennai residents should prepare for heavy rain until Thursday evening. However, rainfall intensity should decrease substantially from Friday onwards as the system moves westward.
ND3: Thank you for your insights, Mr. John.
ND3: For the latest updates and alerts, please refer to the India Meteorological Department and local weather news sources.