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IMD warns of formation of low pressure area; Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, 3 other states

 



Heavy rain alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Lakshadweep

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of another low pressure area, saying that many states of South India are likely to receive very heavy rain today.

Heavy rain alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Lakshadweep

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is very likely to continue over South Peninsular India during next 24 hours and reduce thereafter. A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea around 13th December," IMD tweeted. is likely to."

The Meteorological Department further said, "Today, light to moderate rain at most places with heavy falls at isolated places very likely over Tamil Nadu, South Interior Karnataka, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala and Mahe and Lakshadweep on December 12-13." Is." Reduction in rainfall activity over the region through 2022 and beyond."

i) Scattered heavy rainfall activity is very likely to continue over South Peninsular India during next 24 hours and reduce thereafter.
ii) A low pressure area is very likely to form over southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea around 13th December.

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 12, 2022

The IMD has also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea on December 12-13.

It tweeted, "Fishermen are advised not to venture into southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea and along and off Kerala-Karnataka coast and Lakshadweep area on 12-13 December, 2022."

Meanwhile, schools in some areas of Tamil Nadu, including Tiruvallur and Uthukottai taluks besides Kancheepuram district, declared a holiday on Monday based on the forecast.

Collector Alabi said, "Due to increase in rain during the day and forecast of incessant rain, all schools in Tiruvallur district have been directed to be closed till 3 pm today. Also declared holiday tomorrow for all schools in the district." has been done." John.

Cyclone Mandus wreaks havoc

Heavy rains lashed Andhra Pradesh, Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm Mandus crossed the states on Saturday.

As per reports, water-logging was observed in low-lying areas of Tirumala including the temple complex, making it difficult for devotees, including the elderly and differently-abled persons, to move to and from the hotels where they were staying.

Meanwhile, in Chennai, over 400 trees were uprooted and there was a power cut for several hours. The city also witnessed water-logging and massive traffic jams due to heavy rains. More than 10 flights were canceled at Chennai airport due to inclement weather.

The strong waves of 'Cyclone Mandaus' damaged the Uppada beach road in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district on Sunday.

A red alert was issued in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh as Doppler weather radars at Karaikal and Chennai tracked the cyclone.

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