The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a weather alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry as light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected over the upcoming three days beginning December 24, 2024. This weather phenomenon is linked to a distinct low-pressure zone situated over the west-central Bay of Bengal, expected to shift towards the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu.
Low-Pressure In Bay Of Bengal
The IMD has observed that the low-pressure system is forecasted to shift west-southwest, arriving at the southwest Bay of Bengal close to the northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh coasts by December 24. Nonetheless, it is still unclear if this system will strengthen more as it nears the coast.
Along with the rainfall, mist or haze is expected to dominate in certain areas during the early morning hours in the interior of Tamil Nadu. The IMD has also noted that arid weather conditions were seen in north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Karaikal region before this predicted shift.
On December 24, significant rainfall is expected in regions like Chengalpattu, Viluppuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry, along with thunderstorms in multiple locations, according to a report from The Hindustan Times.
Day 1 (25.12.2024): Light to moderate rainfall is highly probable at numerous locations across NCAP & Yanam and SCAP. Light to moderate rain expected in a few areas of Rayalaseema.
Day 2 (26.12.2024): Light to moderate rain expected in a few areas of SCAP and Rayalaseema. Intermittent to moderate rain is expected in one or two areas of NCAP and Yanam.
IMD Weather Alert Circular | IMD (Screengrab)
Day 3 (27.12.2024): Light to moderate rain is probable in ONE or TWO locations across NCAP & Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema.
Day 4 (28.12.2024): Light to moderate rain expected in ONE or TWO locations across NCAP & Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema.
Day 5 (29.12.2024): Light to moderate rainfall expected in ONE or TWO locations over NCAP & Yanam, SCAP, and Rayalaseema.
