The Cyclonic Storm Nivar has weakened into a Deep Depression and is moving north-westwards towards the south Rayalaseema Region in Andhra Pradesh. It is set to further weaken into a Depression in the next few hours and then into a Low Pressure Area, as said by the MET Department.<br />'' <br />''The weather phenomenon crossed the shores near Puducherry last night as a severe cyclonic storm. Weather officials said, it started weakening as it entered into the land region.<br />'' <br />''A convection current is observed over the Tamil Nadu region. The MET Department has said under its impact, isolated places in the state are expected to witness heavy rain in the next 48 hours. Chennai will be cloudy with the possibility of thunderstorms at a few places.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In the last 24-hours, Tambaram, a Chennai suburb, recorded 31 centimeter rain. </span><br />