Overview
- IMD says the former deep depression has weakened to a depression and is set to cross north Sri Lanka between Trincomalee and Jaffna on Saturday.
- Orange and yellow alerts focus on delta and coastal districts including Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore, with very heavy rain possible at isolated spots.
- Chennai is under a yellow alert with forecasts pointing to light to moderate rain and occasional thunderstorms, while heavier bursts are more likely south and along the coast.
- Squally winds and very rough seas persist off Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, with gusts up to 60–65 km/h and waves of 2.7–3.1 meters; fishermen are advised to stay ashore.
- Meteorologists note January systems of this kind are uncommon, citing roughly 20 such disturbances since 1891 as alerts and track guidance continue to be updated.