Cyclonic Storm 'THANE' weakens to deep depression

The severe cyclonic storm 'THANE' over north Tamil Nadu near Cuddalore moved further westward and weakened rapidly into a deep depression and lay centered at 1130 hrs IST of today, the 30th December 2011 near latitude 11.80N and longitude 79.00E, about 100 Km west of Cuddalore.

The system is likely to move westwards and weaken gradually.

Under the influence of this system, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places would occur over North Interior Tamil Nadu during next 24 hours and rainfall at many places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall would also occur over North Coastal Tamilnadu and Puducherry during next 12 hours.

Squally winds speed reaching 55-65 Kmph gusting to 75 Kmph is likely over North Tamilnadu during next 6 hours and then decrease gradually.

Sea condition: Sea Conditions is rough to very rough.

Fishermen along North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts are advised Not to venture into sea during next 12 hours.

Source : India Meteorological Department

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