The Latest Breaking News from Bay of Bengal

CM Stalin visits Ripon Buildings to assess GCC's cyclone preparedness. 1913 helpline to be increased from 10 to 20 connections. North TN, particularly coastal region, to receive heavy rain Dec 2-4. Cyclone likely to form in Bay of Bengal on Sunday, move closer to TN/AP coasts. Orange-coded warning issued; some…

Though the latest cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal reminds the State of the devastating Ockhi Cyclone in 2017, which formed in the Bay on November 30 leaving a trail of destruction along the south Indian coast, especially along Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the new cyclone does not pose…

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

Rainfall expected in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu till weekend; may become intense on December 2 and 3. Active monsoon likely to reduce rain gap in many districts. Chennai may receive moderate rains on Thursday

Heavy rainfall forecast for four days in South Coastal and Rayalaseema regions from December 2. The well-marked low-pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal and South Andaman Sea may intensify into a depression on November 30, and turn into a cyclonic storm over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal…

Kerala to receive widespread rainfall from Thurs. due to cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal. Low pressure area in South Andaman Sea to intensify into depression & cyclonic storm in 48 hrs. Global models suggest landfall in Andhra Pradesh/Odisha. Yellow alert issued for Idukki, Kozhikode & Wayanad on Thurs. Fishermen…

Low-pressure area forms near Andaman & Nicobar Islands, may intensify into cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal. IMD predicts depression over SE Bay of Bengal by Nov 29, cyclonic storm in 48 hrs. No prediction yet on landfall.

Rainfall in Prakasam district resumed after a brief dry spell, causing roads to flood. Municipal workers cleared clogged drains. IMD forecasts low pressure area and depression over SE Bay of Bengal, promising more rain. Farmers can sow Bengal gram in December. District recorded 44.2% deficient rainfall. Podili recorded max. 41…

Tamil Nadu rains : According to the MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

Cyclonic circulation over south Andaman Sea likely to intensify into low-pressure area by Nov 26, further into depression & cyclonic storm. Most models indicate west-northwestwards movement towards central Bay of Bengal. Yellow alert issued for 5 districts in Kerala; Thrithala in Palakkad received highest rainfall of 9 cm.