What is the current weather alert for Tamil Nadu?

An orange and yellow alert has been issued for several Tamil Nadu districts due to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.

Where is the deep depression located?

The deep depression is centered near latitude 8.5°N and longitude 82.2°E, about 550 km south-southeast of Chennai.

Are fishermen advised to go to sea?

No, fishermen are warned of rough seas and squally weather and advised not to venture into the Gulf of Mannar and along the Sri Lanka & Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts.

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Orange Alert Issued for TN Districts Amidst Deep Depression

11 Jan

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Summary

Deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal prompts weather alerts.
Heavy rainfall expected in Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore.
Fishermen warned of rough seas and squally winds along Tamil Nadu coast.

Orange Alert Issued for TN Districts Amidst Deep Depression

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange and yellow alert across Tamil Nadu due to a deep depression forming in the Bay of Bengal. This weather system is expected to bring significant rainfall, with an orange alert specifically for Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore districts, along with Puducherry and Karaikal.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for Tamil Nadu on January 10, followed by heavy rainfall on January 11. Chennai and neighboring districts are under a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning. The depression is currently located about 550 km south-southeast of Chennai.