News Desk – A deep depression over the Strait of Malacca intensified into Cyclonic Storm ‘Senyar’ on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The storm is expected to make landfall on the Indonesia coast on Wednesday afternoon.
At the same time, another weather system in the southwest Bay of Bengal, near south Sri Lanka, has strengthened into a well-marked low-pressure area and is likely to intensify into a depression within 24 hours.
Cyclone Senyar: Path and Intensity
In its update, the IMD said:
The deep depression intensified into a cyclonic storm early Wednesday.
It is currently moving westwards at around 10 kmph.
The storm is likely to maintain strength for the next 24 hours.
After touching the Indonesia coast, it will move west-southwest and later curve eastward in the next two days.
Wind speeds between 70–90 kmph are expected throughout Wednesday.
The Strait of Malacca is an important sea route that connects the Indian Ocean and South China Sea.
Heavy Rain Forecast for Andaman, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Andhra
Because of both weather systems, the IMD has issued rain alerts for several regions:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Light to moderate rain at most places on Nov 26 and 27
Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places
Rainfall likely to decrease from Nov 28
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Kerala
The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen further and may even turn into a cyclonic storm.
Heavy rain likely on Wednesday and Thursday
Thunderstorms with lightning expected in Tamil Nadu from Nov 26–29
Kerala and Mahe may see thunderstorms from Nov 26–27
Several districts in Tamil Nadu, especially Tuticorin, have already seen heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
Are Schools and Colleges Closed?
Schools and colleges were shut in parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday due to heavy rain.
No official announcement has yet been made for Wednesday.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and may issue updates soon.
