Tropical Storm “GAJA” likely to head towards TN coast

The break period is likely to come towards a much awaited end. Deep depression over Southeast & adjoining Central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 06 hours, intensified into a Cyclonic
storm ‘Gaja’ and lay centered at 0000 UTC of today, the 11th November, 2018. This could very likely produce heavy falls over Coastal Tamil Nadu between 14-16. More Clarity on this event is likely to be known in the next 24-36 hours. As of now there is no high concern as the system is likely to move fast and also less destructive. Weather for the next 2 days is likely to remain the same. Dry weather with sheet of clouds expected over most regions of the state. As of today, Chennai stands in the deficit category for rains in this year’s monsoon. (Actual – 197mm/Normal – 408mm) (-53%).