Cyclone Fungal has intensified further on Thursday midnight. According to the Meteorological Department, the cyclone is likely to hit the coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday morning. Due to this cyclone, there is a possibility of heavy rain in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu for the next two-three days. In view of the situation, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered schools and colleges to remain closed on Friday. It has started raining in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu since Friday morning.
Where did the cyclone reach?
The Meteorological Department said that the low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a cyclone and is likely to hit the coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on the morning of November 30. The deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal moved at a speed of 9 kmph during the last six hours. According to the Meteorological Department, it is currently located 240 km north-east of Sri Lanka, 390 km south-east of Puducherry and 430 km south-east of Chennai.
Cyclone will hit on 30th November
On the morning of 30 November, it will hit the coast between Karaikal in Puducherry and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. During this period, there is a possibility of wind blowing at a speed of 45-55 kilometers per hour. Due to the weather, there was heavy rain and cold in Chennai and its surrounding areas.
the boat was beached
According to the Meteorological Department, there is little possibility of the cyclone turning into a severe storm. Although the wind speed will be a little high, there is no possibility of any major damage. NDRF has reviewed the situation and reviewed the potentially affected areas. The government has advised fishermen not to go into the sea. At present thousands of boats are seen anchored on the beach.
