IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall for Southern Coastal Regions And Warns Fishermen Not to Venture into The Sea

Tropical regions of India have witnessed a spur in the intensity and frequency of rainfall. With the precipitation records, India has received the usual to higher than normal rainfall in 2024. The change in the new season is all set to bring fresh spells of showers for the southern part of India as IMD has predicted heavy rainfall for coastal regions and the southern part of India. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Pondicherry to be affected majorly.

IMD claims that an area of low pressure is being created in the Bay of Bengal, which may intensify into a depression and cause immense rainfall across the southern region from 25 November to 27h November. As the pressure moves towards the central coast, the impact of the rainfall can be seen on the Sri Lankan coast and Tamil Nadu coast. The MD has also issued an orange alert for the southern district of Indian coasts

Fishermen have been advised to venture into the deep sea as the conditions can be rough, creating a challenge for the fishermen to return to shore. Moreover, the Water current will be driving the fishermen to more center of the coast resulting in further rough weather.

Specific districts such as Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Karaikal, and Mayiladuthurai have been warned for heavy rainfall on November 25th and 26th. Authorities have been put on standby to ensure immediate action in the areas where the conditions might get worse. Residents and people living in the low-lying areas are evacuated and placed in shelter homes.

Coastal Andhra has also been put on hold as fishermen in Andhra have also been advised to not use the sea till the weather improves. However, Andhra Pradesh will be receiving minimal rainfall and no major risk is associated with the state.