Heavy rains: Orange alert for Chennai, neighbouring districts on December 18
The low - pressure area over central parts of south Bay of Bengal now lies over southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday.
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CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday due to the low pressure area over the south Bay of Bengal.
The low pressure area over central parts of south Bay of Bengal now lies over southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level, which is likely to move west northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coast during the next two days.
Under its influence, expect heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts. Also, heavy rainfall warning was issued for Villupuram, and Cuddalore. The intense rainfall is likely to continue over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday (December 19).
Meanwhile, expect light to moderate rain at many places over north coastal TN and at a few more places with thunderstorms and lighting.
Due to the system prevailing over the sea, strong winds with speed upto 35-45 km/h gusting to 55 km/h is likely to prevail over north coastal Tamil Nadu, Comorin area and Gulf of Mannar till December 20. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea for deep sea fishing for the next few days
