Cyclonic circulation over southwest Bay of Bengal persists; low pressure in 48 hours

The cyclonic circulation over the southwest Bay of Bengal persists and now extends up to 3.6 km above mean sea level. 

Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal during the next 48 hours, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.

As per IMD, It is likely to move nearly westwards towards the Tamil Nadu/Sri Lanka coasts during the subsequent two days.

Weather Forecast

Light to moderate rainfall at a few places accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Kerala & Mahe during 08th-12th November.

Isolated very heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on 08th & 12th; Kerala &
Mahe on 08th November.

Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu during 08th -14th, Kerala & Mahe during 13th -14th, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema during 11th -13th November, said IMD.