Cyclone Shakti: IMD Issues Cyclonic Storm Warning for Coastal Areas in Tamil Nadu as Low-Pressure Area Forming in Bay of Bengal, Ports Put on Alert

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued cyclone warnings for Tamil Nadu’s coastal areas due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Ports are on alert as the storm approaches.

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Following the development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone warnings for a number of Tamil Nadu's coastal regions. To get ready for the impending Cyclone Shakti, authorities have suggested activating cyclone warning signals at strategic ports along the coast. Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ennore, Kattupalli, Puducherry, and Karaikal are the seven major ports where Cyclone Warning Number 1 has been issued. In the meantime, the ports of Pamban and Tuticorin have been placed under Cyclone Warning Number 3, which denotes a higher level of alert. As the storm moves closer, locals and fishermen have been asked to exercise caution and heed official advisories. To protect public safety, the IMD is keeping a careful eye on the situation and will issue updates as needed. Cyclone Shakti: IMD Issues Cyclone Alert as Low-Pressure Area Likely to Form Over Arabian Sea, Konkan and Coastal Karnataka.

Cyclone Shakti Warnings Issued for Tamil Nadu Coasts

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