Cyclone to hit North TN, Andhra coast on October 17

Latest News :- The low pressure area over south-west Bay of Bengal is moving in west-northwest direction at a speed of 12 km per hour, causing increased rainfall in South Andhra Pradesh. In this regard, the statement issued by the Indian Meteorological Department said that: The low pressure area formed in the south-west of the Bay of Bengal is moving in the west-northwest direction at a speed of 12 kilometers per hour. The depression, which was located about 360 km east-southeast of Chennai, is moving in a west-northwest direction and is likely to cross the coast between north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh tomorrow (October 17).

Rain Alert: Due to this, the red alert issued for Chennai and surrounding districts has been withdrawn. Light to moderate rainfall will occur at most places over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Very heavy rain is likely at some places over North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Today and tomorrow there will be heavy to very heavy rain at a few places and light to moderate rain at most places over North Interior Tamil Nadu. There is a possibility of more rain in the south-east. Heavy to very heavy rain will occur over South Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema today and tomorrow. Light to moderate rain is likely at most places.

Light to moderate and heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur over most parts of Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Today there may be rain at some places in Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Sea condition: Sea will be rough to very rough over southwest and adjoining west central Bay of Bengal. Such conditions will persist along the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh till tomorrow afternoon. Later the sea level will gradually decrease. Warning to fishermen: Fishermen have been advised not to go fishing in southwest and adjoining West Central Bay of Bengal till tomorrow. Fishermen who had gone to sea have also been advised to return to the shore. According to Indian Meteorological Department.

Andhra Government Alert: Due to weather change, rainfall has reduced in Chennai and its surrounding districts. In some areas it does not rain for several hours. Meanwhile, rain continues in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Due to this, Andhra government is taking precautionary measures. Especially in Prakasam district, 101 pregnant women have been admitted to hospitals due to security reasons. District Magistrate Suresh Kumar said this.

Up to 20 cm rainfall occurred at some places in Nellore and Tirupati districts. After this, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered the Chief Minister's Office to keep a close watch on the situation. Schools have been closed in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru due to heavy rains. Many people including IT workers have been advised to work from home.