Closely studying the trajectory of the depression that is forecast to develop into a cyclone, experts said it is likely to follow the route of Cyclone Ockhi, bringing rain to Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. Collectors in these regions have been briefed to remain on high alert, said sources from Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA).
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Chennai: At its headquarters in Chennai, officials from the authority are monitoring satellite images of the depression round-the-clock to issue alerts to District Collectors. It has kept the men and machinery ready to deal with the likelihood of it developing into a cyclone that is expected to have an impact in the southern coast of the State on December 2, officials added.
Meanwhile, fishermen in coastal parts of Tamil Nadu, especially in the south, have been warned not to venture into the sea, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister RB Udhayakumar on Monday. He was speaking to the media after a review meeting at the TNSDMA headquarters.
Even after the heavy rains, the State is still at a deficit of 14 per cent for the season, Udhayakumar said, but added that the waterbodies in north Tamil Nadu have filled up due to the Cyclone Nivar relief operations taken up by the State government.
TNSDMA sources added that more than 70 per cent waterbodies in Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur have been filled following the recent spell of rain. With more rain expected by next week, the State would end the year with surplus rains, they added.
Meanwhile, water managers with Tamil Nadu Water Supply Board (TWAD) said that both Cauvery and Krishna rivers were receiving good inflow, and that the total storage of the reservoirs in the State is 30 per cent more when compared to last year. This year, Palar river is in spate, recharging the dry areas of Vellore and Ranipet.
The four reservoirs in Chennai now have 9 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water against the total capacity of 11.5 TMC. On the same day last year, the combined storage of Chennai reservoirs was only 3.2 TMC.
Meanwhile, fishermen in coastal parts of Tamil Nadu, especially in the south, have been warned not to venture into the sea, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister RB Udhayakumar on Monday. He was speaking to the media after a review meeting at the TNSDMA headquarters.
Even after the heavy rains, the State is still at a deficit of 14 per cent for the season, Udhayakumar said, but added that the waterbodies in north Tamil Nadu have filled up due to the Cyclone Nivar relief operations taken up by the State government.
TNSDMA sources added that more than 70 per cent waterbodies in Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur have been filled following the recent spell of rain. With more rain expected by next week, the State would end the year with surplus rains, they added.
Meanwhile, water managers with Tamil Nadu Water Supply Board (TWAD) said that both Cauvery and Krishna rivers were receiving good inflow, and that the total storage of the reservoirs in the State is 30 per cent more when compared to last year. This year, Palar river is in spate, recharging the dry areas of Vellore and Ranipet.
The four reservoirs in Chennai now have 9 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water against the total capacity of 11.5 TMC. On the same day last year, the combined storage of Chennai reservoirs was only 3.2 TMC.
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