Date : 28/12/11
A severe cyclonic storm named ‘Thane’ is expected tomorrow, it is reported that the cyclonic storm is 500 kms away from Chennai and would reach Chennai in less than 24 hours.An orange message is given in this respect.
Heavy rains with high speed wind reaching up to 100 kmph is expected
Cyclone behavior:
As expected by the meteorology department the cyclonic storm THANE was stationary and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm about 500 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamilnadu).
The system is likely to move west-northwestwards (see the cloud motion Vector) , intensify in the next 24 hrs and cross north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Cuddalore and Sriharikota, close to south of Chennai around morning of 30th December 2011.
However, as the cyclonic storm will come further close to coast after 24 hours, there is probability of slight weakening before landfall.
Expected Wind Speed during the Storm :
Anticipated Impacts:
Districts wise storm effect:
Useful Indian Meteorology Department Links:
Animation of IR images for the Last Three Hours
Radar Readings
(Compiled and Reported : Dr.Narayanakumar, GIS Expert, Chennai)
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