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Tamil Nadu Braces for Intense Rainfall Amid New Low-Pressure System

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-15T08:22:44.254938+05:30

- The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has issued an orange weather alert for coastal and delta districts as a new low-pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal, expected to bring heavy rainfall by December 17. - Heavy rainfall is forecasted for multiple districts, with very heavy rainfall up to 20 cm expected in Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai on Tuesday. - The Water Resources Department has increased water discharge from reservoirs in anticipation of the rain, while the IMD has issued warnings for fishermen to avoid hazardous regions. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/stage-set-for-fresh-low-pressure-area-that-is-likely-to-revive-heavy-rainfall-from-monday/article68985365.ece), [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/chennai-rains-news-another-week-of-heavy-rain-low-pressure-system-forms-over-bay-of-bengal-tamil-nadu-to-drench-article-116323878)

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has issued an orange weather alert for coastal and delta districts as a new low-pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal, expected to bring heavy rainfall by December 17.
Heavy rainfall is forecasted for multiple districts, with very heavy rainfall up to 20 cm expected in Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai on Tuesday.
The Water Resources Department has increased water discharge from reservoirs in anticipation of the rain, while the IMD has issued warnings for fishermen to avoid hazardous regions.

Source: The Hindu, Times Now News

12d ago

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