Red Alert for 5 Tamil Nadu Districts as Bay of Bengal Depression Remains Stationary

Depression Over Bay of Bengal May Intensify into a Cyclonic Storm

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has reported that a depression over the Bay of Bengal remained stationary for the past three hours. The weather system, which was previously moving at a speed of 5 km/h, has temporarily stalled.

In view of the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall, a Red Alert has been issued for five districts in Tamil Nadu: Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Tiruchirappalli.

Depression May Intensify into a Cyclonic Storm

According to the forecast provided, the depression is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify further by October 26, potentially developing into a cyclonic storm.

The system is then expected to move northwards on October 27 and may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. It is projected to cross the central-western coast on October 28, according to the forecast.

Signal Number 1 Hoisted at Ports

Signal Number 1, indicating the possibility of cyclonic storm formation, has been hoisted at ports, including those in Puducherry.

Fishermen Advised to Avoid the Sea

Authorities have advised fishermen not to venture into the sea due to the evolving weather conditions. Fishermen who are already at sea have been urged to return to shore immediately.

Residents in the affected districts are advised to follow official weather bulletins and instructions issued by the authorities as the situation develops.