Chapala Super cyclone in the making

The Upper Air Cyclonic Circulation (UAC) off the Sri Lankan coast continues to bring rains to coastal areas of TN. Heavy rains are likely to pound most places in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry over the next few days. Interior parts of TN will see some moderate to heavy rains in the coming days. Another easterly wave is a likely event after 5th November. The Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Chapala is expected to intensify into a possible Super Cyclone and move westwards towards North Yemen and adjoining Oman coast in a few days time.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall districts:
Chennai, Cuddalore, Karaikal, Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram, Kanyakumari

Light to Moderate rainfall districts:
Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Tirunelveli, Namakkal, Madurai

City forecasts:
Chennai – ‘Detroit of India’ will see moderate to rather heavy rainfall in isolated places with formation of more cumulus clouds through the day. Maximum Temperature would be around 32c

Vellore – Maximum Temperature around 33c. Cloudy skies will prevail. Likely to see a one or two thunderstorm development.

Madurai – Maximum Temperature would be around 32c. Moderate Rain expected in this region.

Tiruchirappalli – Temperature to remain around 31c with some scattered falls.

Coimbatore – City may see a comfortable temperature in the vicinity of 30c with scattered clouds. Light rain may not be ruled out.