Cyclone Style is expected to reach the Tamil Nadu coast on Saturday evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for many places in the southern states due to persistent rainfall. Chennai and adjoining areas are experiencing strong winds and heavy rains as the cyclone moves towards the Tamil Nadu coast.
Waterlogging in many places in Chennai
Poonamallee Road (EVR Periyar Salai) near Egmore area of ​​Chennai was flooded due to heavy rains as Cyclone Style intensified. Meanwhile, waterlogging also occurred in Chromepet area of ​​Chennai on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin also inspected the affected areas after Cyclone Fungal reached the state.
Heavy rains expected in these parts of Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall at many places along the southern coast and Rayalaseema district on Saturday, and very heavy rainfall at one or two places in SPSR-Nellore, Tirupati and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh. .
Storm speeds can reach 50
According to the IMD, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to occur at one or two places along the south coast and Rayalaseema due to the influence of Cyclone Style. Heavy rain is expected at one or two places in Prakasam, SPSR-Nellore, YSR Cuddapah, Annamaya, Tirupati and Chittoor districts on Sunday. Storms with wind speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour are possible along the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
Will head west between Mahabalipuram and Karaikal
KVS Srinivas, MD, Visakhapatnam Meteorological Centre, while issuing an alert for cyclonic storm Fangal, said, “It is located 120 km northeast of Puducherry and 110 km southeast of Chennai. By Saturday evening, it is likely to be over North Tamil Nadu Moving westward between Mahabalipuram and Karaikal off the coast of Nadu and Puducherry, the wind speed will reach 70-80 km/h.
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