Cyclone 'Nilam' is expected to make a landfall this evening between Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, bringing in heavy rains in the region, with tide levels reaching 1.5 meters.
Met department said, under the influence of the system, very heavy rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours.Squally winds with speeds of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph would prevail along north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and coastal Andhra Pradesh. The wind speed would gradually
increase thereafter to touch 80-90 kmph as the system moves closer to the coast at the time of landfall.
The condition of the sea would be “high” along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra
Pradesh coast during the next 36 hours, it said.
Schools and colleges across several districts, including Chennai and Cuddalore, are closed for the second day
today on account of incessant rains.
The North-East monsoon which set in over Tamil Nadu on October 19, has been very active and has already brought in
copious rainfall in several parts of the state.AIR correspondent reports rains and strong gales hit Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. The administration of coastal districts has been put on alert to face the situation and make arrangements accordingly.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in next 48 hours.