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After Cyclone Nivar, more intense rain forecast for Tamil Nadu

The very severe cyclone storm Nivar brought heavy rainfall and flooded several parts of the state , but did not cause any large-scale damage to life or property

Published on: Nov 27, 2020 06:02 PM IST
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Just as Tamil Nadu and Puducherry began getting back on their feet after cyclone Nivar made a landfall on November 26, weathermen forecast another spell of heavy rain with a low pressure forming over south Bay of Bengal on November 29.

High waves hit the coast after the Cyclone Nivar made landfall in Chennai on Thursday. (ANI)
High waves hit the coast after the Cyclone Nivar made landfall in Chennai on Thursday. (ANI)

A low pressure area is very likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal during the next 36 hours, a statement from India Meteorological Department (IMD) read on Friday. It could concentrate into a depression in the next 24 hours and is very likely to intensify further thereafter and move westwards and reach Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts on December 2, the weather office added.

Also Read: Tamil Nadu: No major destruction reported due to Cyclone Nivar

“There are chances for the system to develop into a cyclone; we are closely monitoring the situation,” said S Balachander, director, regional meteorological centre, Chennai. “The present situation will bring enhanced rainfall from December 1 to 3, particularly in south Tamil Nadu.” In the next two days, light rain will continue in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, he added.

 
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