Cyclonic storm 'NILAM' to cross coast between Cuddalore and Nellore near Chennai

The Cyclonic storm 'NILAM', remained practically stationary and lay centred at 1430 hours IST of today, the 30th October 2012 near latitude 9.50N and longitude 82.00E, about 450 km south-southeast of Chennai and 130 km North-northeast of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka). The system would move North-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu & adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coast between Cuddalore and Nellore near Chennai by 31stst October, 2012 evening.

Under the influence of this system, rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall would occur over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during next 12hrs. The intensity of rainfall would increase thereafter with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall (25 cm or more) for subsequent 24 hrs.

Squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph would prevail along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts during next 12 hours. The wind speed would gradually increase thereafter as the system comes closer to coast. Sea condition will be very rough to high along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts during next 48 hours. Fishermen along north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts are advised not to venture into the sea.

Storm Surge: Storm surge of about 1 -1.5 metre over the astronomical tide is likely to inundate the low lying areas of Chennai, Kanchipuram & Tiruvallur of Tamilnadu and Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.

Damage expected as cyclone approaches near the coast: Damage to thatched huts. Uprooting of small trees and breaking of tree branches causing minor damage to power and communication lines at the time of landfall.

Fishermen are advised not to venture into the open seas.

Source : Equity Bulls

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