Low pressure area is forming in the Bay of Bengal:

RMC has warned of heavy rain in six districts of South Tamil Nadu and Delta districts. Fishermen have also been advised not to venture into the sea till November 24 as the low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is strengthening.

According to a report by the Meteorological Department, heavy rains are expected in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Delta districts of southern Tamil Nadu today.

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in coastal Tamil Nadu. There is a possibility of thundershowers at one or two places over the rest of the state and Puducherry region. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in Chennai today. There was light rain throughout the day in Chennai on Saturday.

An atmospheric circulation over the Strait of Malacca led to the formation of a low pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and South Andaman Sea on Saturday. According to the Meteorological Department, this system is likely to strengthen further and turn into a depression over south-eastern Bay of Bengal on Monday. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further over southwest Bay of Bengal during the next 48 hours.

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In view of the change in weather, a strict warning has been issued for fishermen. Wind speed reaching 35 to 45 km per hour is likely along South Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and Kumari areas. The wind speed is likely to reach 55 kmph at times. Therefore, in view of the prevailing weather conditions, fishermen are requested not to venture into the sea till November 24.

Nagapattinam recorded the highest rainfall of 37 mm till 5.30 pm on Saturday. Karaikal and Palayankottai recorded 20 mm rainfall each. Kanyakumari recorded 18 mm rainfall. People living in areas where rain warning has been issued are advised to take appropriate precautions and stay safe.