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Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory of widespread rainfall over several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry following the formation of a new low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal early Saturday.
According to the latest IMD bulletin, a cyclonic circulation over south-east Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea formed around 5:30 am on Saturday morning.
“The system is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further in the next 48 hours,” the statement said.
Under its influence, heavy rainfall is expected in Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Puducherry districts on Saturday.
The weather office has also predicted light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in many parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Sunday.
Heavy rain is likely at one or two places in districts including Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Ranipet and Puducherry.
The IMD cautioned that isolated intense rainfall may cause localized flooding and waterlogging in urban areas. Rain is expected to continue in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Monday.
The IMD warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at one or two places over Tiruvallur, Chennai and Ranipet districts, while heavy rainfall may occur over Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts.
Meanwhile, many parts of Sivagangai district have already been hit by intense rains.
Areas like Tirupathur, Singampunari and Karaikudi received heavy rains, leaving parts of the region including Kundrakudi, Pillayarpatti and Sirukudalpatti inundated with rain water.
Disaster management teams have been put on alert across the northern and central districts in preparation for another round of monsoon activity in the state.
Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea due to inclement weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal.
With the north-east monsoon strengthening, weather experts expect the rains to intensify over the next few days, bringing much-needed relief to dry areas but also increasing the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.
–IANS
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