Amid the prediction of rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (November 27, 2024), authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges in several regions, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, in anticipation of heavy rains. Holiday was declared in Tiruchi, Pudukottai and Ariyalur as well.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) said that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has now intensified into a deep depression and that it is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.
Further, in an early morning update on Wednesday, the weather department said the deep depression was centred about 190 km southeast of Trincomalee, 580 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 670 km south-southeast of Chennai.
“It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on 27th November. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent 2 days {sic},” the IMD said in its update on X.
Cyclone Fengal
Name of cyclone ‘Fengal’ was proposed by Saudi Arabia and draws its roots from the Arabic language. The name symbolises a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural identity, emphasizing the regional diversity within the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) naming panel.
Apart from extremely heavy rain, strong winds, ranging between 45-55 km/h with gusts up to 65 km/h, are likely along the eastern coast of the country. Additionally, rough seas may lead to flooding in low-lying areas and disrupt marine activities, the IMD said.
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