Chennai Weather LATEST Update: Heavy Rain Due To Cyclone; Alert Issued

Chennai Weather LATEST Update: Cyclone Montha, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, has intensified and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, tomorrow

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Approaching Cyclone Montha

A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened into Cyclone Montha. It's set to make landfall near Kakinada, AP, tomorrow. TN and AP are on high alert.

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Cyclone "Montha" Watch

The deep depression has intensified into Cyclone Montha, with 45-knot winds. JTWC and IMD confirmed it. It's 550 km from Chennai, moving W-NW at 15 km/h. It may become severe.

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Weather Situation

Outer cloud bands are reaching Chennai. Light to moderate rain is expected. Rain will intensify from Oct 27-28, with heavy spells tonight. Very heavy rain is likely in Chennai.

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Cyclone Montha Landfall

Landfall is expected near Kakinada on Oct 28. The storm may weaken. Coastal AP will see winds of 70-90 km/h. Extremely heavy rain is likely in South AP. AP should focus on rain.

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Rain with Wind

In TN, heavy rain is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and nearby districts. From this afternoon, expect intense showers and winds of 30-40 km/h, says Delta Weatherman.