Thiruvananthapuram, First Published Nov 19, 2021, 12:34 AM IST
Chennai: South India is on high alert for a depression in the Bay of Bengal and a well-marked depression. Extreme low pressure area is expected along the coasts of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh this morning. This is the second low pressure area entering Tamil Nadu from the Bay of Bengal in a week. Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh today. In Kerala, isolated heavy rains are forecast for the next two days. Therefore, Yellow Alert has been declared in 12 districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.
Meanwhile, heavy rains continue in Tamil Nadu. So far, red alerts have been issued in 16 districts. The rainfall is heavy due to the extreme low pressure prevailing along the Chennai coast. It is still raining. Rainfall is likely to increase in the coming hours. The Met Office has warned of strong winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour.
Earlier, a red alert was issued for five districts, including Chennai. The Red Alert was later declared in 11 more districts. A total of 16 districts are currently on red alert. Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ranipet and Tiruvallur districts also receive good rainfall. The rains will continue in the southern districts of the state and in the districts of the Cauvery Delta region. Educational institutions are on holiday in areas where the Red Alert has been declared.
In Chennai, the road was flooded at T Nagar Usman Road, GV Chetty Road and Kilpauk. Efforts are on to avoid flooding in the city. One killed in Pondicherry thunderstorm Heavy rains flooded many parts of the city. Due to the high flow of water, the amount of water flowing out of the Chembarambakkam Dam has increased. Tirupati receives heavy rainfall during the night. Flights to Tirupati have also been diverted. These will land at Bangalore and Hyderabad airports. The action was taken in the flood situation in low lying areas including Tirupati airport.
Heavy rains continue in Tamil Nadu: Red alert in 16 districts, extreme low pressure to touch land tomorrow
The eastern region of Andhra Pradesh receives heavy rainfall as a result of the effects of extreme low pressure. Coastal areas including Nellore, Chittoor and Kadapa have been alerted. The low-lying areas of Tirupati were flooded. The floods in the temples at the foothills of Tirumala also intensified. The main roads leading to the Tirupati temple were flooded and people were evacuated from the Swarnamukhi river in Chittoor. National Disaster Response Force deployed in Tirupati Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy assessed the situation. Schools in the eastern districts of Andhra Pradesh have been declared closed for two days.
Extreme low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal will reach the coast tomorrow: Heavy rains and winds along the Tamil Nadu-Andhra coast.
Meanwhile, a vigilance order has been issued in Kerala as well. Extreme levels of rainfall are expected in the state today. With the onset of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal and westerly winds, Kerala will also receive significant rainfall. Widespread heavy rain is likely. Yellow alert has been declared in 12 districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. However, the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has warned that orange alerts should be set up in hilly and forested areas. Chance of strong winds and thunderstorms. According to the Met Office, the impact on Kerala will be clearer only after the low pressure area reaches the shore.
Last Updated Nov 19, 2021, 12:34 AM IST
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