CHENNAI: A new low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify over the next 48 hours, according to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Weather models indicate that a cyclonic circulation now lying over the Comorin Sea and adjoining areas is slowly moving in a west-northwest direction and will evolve into a more organised low-pressure area soon.
Meteorologists said that another low-pressure system is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Friday or the day after. This system is expected to move west-northwestwards and gather strength within 48 hours. If the conditions remain favourable, the disturbance could further intensify into a depression, bringing widespread rainfall to coastal and interior regions of Tamil Nadu.
As a result of the evolving weather conditions, heavy rainfall is expected today in the Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore districts. These regions, already experiencing intermittent showers over the past few days, may witness isolated downpours accompanied by strong winds.