Bay of Bengal Depression May Become Severe Cyclone by November 17

Chennai, November 15: A depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

The weather department has also forecast rainfall in the northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

According to the latest IMD bulletin, a depression formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday moved in a northwesterly direction and intensified into a deep depression.

The system was centred at a specific location at 5.30 am on Sunday. The IMD said it is likely to continue moving northwestwards and intensify further.

Cyclonic Storm Expected on November 16

The weather department has forecast that the deep depression may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on November 16.

It is further expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17.

The developing weather system has prompted the IMD to monitor conditions over the Bay of Bengal and forecast rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu.

Rain Forecast in Tamil Nadu

The IMD has predicted rainfall in the northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

From Monday onwards, moderate rainfall is also likely at isolated places in the Western Ghats and southern districts of Tamil Nadu.

According to the weather bulletin, several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kancheepuram and Kanniyakumari, received rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday.

The IMD is continuing to monitor the depression as it moves northwestwards and is expected to gain strength over the Bay of Bengal.