Chennai rain update: Chennai and various other regions across Tamil Nadu are anticipated to experience moderate rainfall, accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning. This weather activity is a result of Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’, currently positioned over the Bay of Bengal, approximately 480 km east of Chennai, as reported by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).
A ‘yellow alert’ has been issued for several districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, and Ranipet. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest developments regarding Cyclone Montha.
Motorists navigate through heavy rains in Chennai.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that Cyclone Montha will bring light to moderate rainfall to most parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Isolated areas could experience ‘heavy to very heavy rainfall’ on Tuesday. For Chennai, the forecast indicates a generally cloudy sky with heavy showers, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and maximums near 29°C.
The IMD has issued a caution regarding potential waterlogging and slippery road conditions that could affect traffic. Citizens are advised to remain indoors and avoid low-lying areas.
According to RMC Director B Amudha, Cyclone Montha is expected to track north-northwest and make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, near Kakinada, as a severe cyclonic storm by the evening or night of October 28.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has stated that the cyclone is not expected to cause significant damage in the state. He assured that the government is prepared for any heavy rainfall, even though the meteorological department anticipates no exceptionally heavy downpours in the coming days.
The IMD projects Cyclone Montha to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the morning of October 28, with wind speeds potentially reaching 90-100 km/h at the time of landfall.
Earlier, the IMD had indicated that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal off the Tamil Nadu coast was expected to weaken. The system, which moved across north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh, was forecast to weaken further into a low-pressure area within 24 hours.
Health Minister Ma Subramanian reviewed preparedness measures, noting that Chennai’s water bodies have adequate storage, with surplus water being released in stages.
Cyclone Montha, a tropical storm originating in the central Bay of Bengal, is currently moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. It has already brought considerable rainfall to northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and is under continuous monitoring by weather authorities.
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