Bay of Bengal weather system may intensify into cyclone next week
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts a potential cyclonic storm that could approach the Tamil Nadu coast around November 19.
A fresh weather system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal and could intensify into a cyclonic storm next week, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, as reported by Deccan Chronicle.
The weather department stated that a low pressure area is expected to emerge over the south-eastern Bay of Bengal around November 12. This system may move towards Sri Lanka by November 15 and could potentially become a cyclonic storm.
If the system develops into a cyclone, it may cross the Tamil Nadu coast on or after November 19. Officials noted that the intensity, track, and landfall location of the system remain uncertain.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have recorded 25.4 cm of rainfall between October 1 and November 9, which is a 4 per cent surplus against the seasonal normal of 24.3 cm.
Heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds is forecast for isolated parts of Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts on Tuesday. Moderate rain is also expected in several other districts, including Thanjavur, Madurai, and Kanyakumari.
The RMC said rainfall activity could continue across the state until November 15. Another period of significant rainfall may occur in Tamil Nadu between November 15 and November 20 as the system nears the coast.