Pull effect rains possible for next 24-48 hours

North coastal areas of Tamilnadu including South AP coasts likely to see Pull effect rains from today to 14 Dec. Cyclonic storm Mandous which made landfall close to Chennai has travelled inside the land and now has weakened into WML. it is pulling moisture from bay which is seen passing through South AP and North Tamilnadu. Under its influence, Coastal areas of KTCC (Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Chennai districts and South Andhra (In particular) are likely to see intermittent spells of rains starting from tonight which will extend upto 14 Dec. Moderate to rather heavy rains likely during night and morning times, a few places in South AP could witness Heavy to very heavy rains in this time period. Rains will gradually reduce from 14th December afternoon.