Under the influence of the cyclone, isolated rain is predicted over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till Saturday afternoon. Heavy rainfall is also predicted over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, “The landfall happened very close to Cuddalore, southeast of Puducherry. The system is likely to move westwards and cross north Tamil Nadu coast, close to south of Puducherry, within a few hours and weaken gradually. As a result very heavy rainfall will continue over Northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Rayalseema.”
Wind speed is likely to reach 145 kmph along and off north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts during next three hours and then decrease gradually. Waves measuring 1.5 metres height are hitting the shoreline.
Even after the landfall, the system is likely to maintain its intensity for 12 hours even after landfall weakens gradually. Under its influence rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy fall is likely to continue over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in next 24 hours.
The Tamil Nadu government has set up 20 teams to monitor the water levels in lakes and other water bodies in Chennai, Thiruvallur and other places.
Eight teams of National Disaster Management Force have been sent to the coastal districts. Two of these teams will be in Andhra Pradesh, rest six in Tamil Nadu in view of the cyclone warning. Another 15,000 men of the NDRF are on alert. Authorities in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are on high alert to manage the emerging situation.
Schools buildings in Chennai have been turned into shelter homes and the entire city is on high alert. There is power outage in many parts of Puducherry and adjoining districts.
The weather officer has advised local administrations to evacuate people from low-lying areas as property is likely to be damaged extensively and escape routes are also likely to be flooded.
Fishermen along north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & south Andhra Pradesh coasts are advised not to venture into sea during next 24 hrs.
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