Met office says deep depression over the Arabian Sea likely to bring rainfall in TN, Kerala during next 24 hours

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a deep depression over the Arabian Sea is likely to bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and the Lakshadweep archipelago during next 24 hours. IMD said that the deep depression is expected to turn into a severe cyclonic storm and likely to cross the coasts of Oman and Yemen. 

Coast Guard has put its formations on high and its dornier aircraft and ships



have been deployed off Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, and south Tamil Nadu seas. Coast Guard said, a high-level meeting was conducted at Kochi and Lakshadweep with district and Union Territory Administration to assess preparedness and meet any cyclone related contingency. 

IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into deep sea areas of Lakshadweep during next 12 hours.