A deep depression over the Strait of Malacca has strengthened into Cyclone Senyar and is moving steadily toward the Indonesia coast, where it is expected to make landfall this afternoon. The weather system intensified overnight and maintained a westward movement, with sustained winds estimated between 70 and 90 kmph through the day. After landfall, the cyclone is projected to shift southwestward before curving eastward over the next two days, according to meteorological assessments.
The formation of Senyar, along with another developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal, has triggered widespread alerts across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. The Nicobar Islands are forecast to experience moderate rainfall at most locations and heavy to very heavy showers at isolated spots today and tomorrow. Rainfall intensity is expected to taper off gradually from November 28 onward.
In the southwest Bay of Bengal, a low-pressure area near south Sri Lanka and the Equatorial Indian Ocean has evolved into a well-marked low-pressure zone. It is likely to drift north-northwestward and intensify into a depression within the next day. This developing system is anticipated to enhance rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, potentially escalating into a cyclonic storm later in the week.
Tamil Nadu, already soaked by persistent rains earlier in the week, saw flooding in several coastal districts, including Tuticorin. Schools and colleges were closed on Tuesday due to waterlogging and travel disruptions. While authorities are monitoring the situation closely, an official update regarding further closures for Wednesday is still awaited.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected in Tamil Nadu until November 29 and in Kerala and Mahe through November 27, as both weather systems continue to influence regional conditions. Residents in affected areas have been advised to stay alert and follow local safety instructions.
