Chennai to Experience Heavy Rain as Severe Low-Pressure System Approaches Coastal Areas

A severe low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which had been moving towards the Andhra coast without crossing it, is now heading towards the delta districts of the state.

On Sunday, it shifted towards the west-southwest and entered the Bay of Bengal by Monday afternoon, moving towards the northern districts. By Tuesday afternoon, it continued to move west-southwest, heading towards the delta region.

Officials have stated that the low-pressure system, located 500 km from the city, is expected to approach the coast by Wednesday. It will weaken after reaching the delta districts on Thursday and then move towards the Arabian Sea. Due to this system, scattered rains were reported in the city and nearby areas on Tuesday morning.

Heavy to moderate rainfall is expected in many parts of the state on December 26th and 27th, with the possibility of heavy rains in the Western Ghats on December 28th.

Coastal districts like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu are likely to experience scattered rains due to the low-pressure area.