Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department said the depression over Bay of Bengal has formed into a deep depression and it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 27.

The deep depression is set to bring significant rainfall to coastal districts like Nagai, Karaikal, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and Ramanathapuram. These areas are likely to bear the brunt of the weather system. The storm’s proximity is expected to bring intense rainfall to the Delta region, which could result in localized flooding and waterlogging.

According to the NDRF, the teams will be deployed in Karaikal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai districts.

Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department said the depression over Bay of Bengal has formed into a deep depression and it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 27.

A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone by Wednesday with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that it will move towards the Tamil Nadu coast,

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has prompted a red alert for several districts in Tamil Nadu, with coastal regions bracing for heavy rainfall. Schools and colleges are closed, and officials have deployed resources to manage potential flooding.

The system is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours, with potential landfall along Tamil Nadu's coast by the end of the week.

The IMD's chennai weather department has issued a red alert for Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam.

The IMD warns that a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours, potentially impacting Tamil Nadu's coast. Authorities urge readiness and caution as the system develops.

A developing weather system prompted a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several Tamil Nadu districts. Chennai and surrounding areas are under yellow and orange alerts for heavy rainfall through November 30.