The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, even as the state continues to experience intense summer heat, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts.
Heavy rainfall is likely to lash several districts of Tamil Nadu on January 9 and 10, particularly across the delta and northern coastal regions, following the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
Under its influence, the Tirupati and Nellore districts would receive heavy rains accompanied by squally winds up to 60 kmph, before the deep depression is likely to fizzle out gradually on Tuesday.
India on Saturday said that teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Sri Lanka to assist local authorities in rescue and relief operations under “Operation Sagar Bandhu” as the island nation continues to grapple with severe flooding and disruption caused by heavy rainfall.
According to the MeT, this is the third successive system that has formed in the Bay within a few days and is very likely to move north north-westwards and turn into a depression in the next 48 hours.
Heavy rains and a cloudburst in Dharampur, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, submerged a bus stand, caused landslides, swept away vehicles, and disrupted normal life.
The services will begin on Monday, September 8, and will operate daily for five days, until September 12.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted significant rainfall across Gujarat in the coming three days, warning of very heavy downpours in several districts.
Therefore, during this period, no officer shall be granted leave without the approval of the Chief Secretary or the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department.
Uttarakhand has suspended the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra till September 5 after red and orange alerts for heavy rain. Landslides and flooding risks persist, with two deaths reported on the Kedarnath route. Officials urge pilgrims to avoid travel and follow advisories.
