Andhra bound system to intensify into a cyclone

Bay system is likely to intensify as Cyclone (will be named as Phethai by Thailand, meaning zircon or darkness ). As System is guided by anticyclone over south east Asia, it will have more north movement when it approaches the coast. As per current expected track, system may come closer to Chennai latitude and expected to make a north movement towards AP coast. Current minimum pressure is 1004 mb, maximum wind speed is 54 kmph, moving approximately 7 to 8 kmph As system is expected to come closer to Chennai latitude and adjoining north coastal areas, moderate rain is likely over Chennai city and Thiruvallur dt, from tomorrow evening for two days. Today, sky will be cloudy and light drizzle is likely to occur over few parts of city. Moderate to heavy rain is likely over south Andhra Pradesh coastal areas from Saturday night. Since cyclone is going to intensify further and weaken near coastal areas after crossing, Interior Andhra Pradesh also likely to receive moderate rain.