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Vardah cyclone update - 7.45 AM India / 12 Dec 2016

Cyclone Vardah is a 'Category - 1' severe tropical cyclone.  Category 1 cyclone causes  winds in the range of 74-95 mph (64-82 knots; 119-153 km/hr). Damage is limited to foliage, signage, unanchored boats and mobile homes. There is no significant damage to buildings. The main threat to life and property may be flooding from heavy rains.

Already, the wind and rain are intensifying in the city. Expect power failures in most of Chennai, especially, coastal areas like Adayar, OMR, Ennore etc.

Beware of heavy winds. Do NOT venture out. Stay inside your houses. Give shelter for people who are in thatched roof and temporary structures. If your houses are near trees, electric poles - be careful and vigilant. 

JTWC of US Navy reports (12 Dec 0300 UTC) the following:

" CURRENTLY TC VARDAH IS TRACKING WESTWARD ALONG THE PERIPHERY OF A BUILDING SUBTROPICAL RIDGE TO THE NORTH-NORTHWEST, AND WILL CONTINUE TO STEER THE SYSTEM WESTWARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FORECAST PERIOD. UPPER-LEVEL CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN MARGINAL TO UNFAVORABLE FOR THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS HELPING TO WEAKEN THE SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING LANDFALL NEAR CHENNAI, INDIA AROUND TAU 18. THE SYSTEM WILL BE FULLY DISSIPATED BY TAU 36. "

The next 24 hours, Chennai and neighboring areas will have very intense rains and heavy winds - 100kmph (plus).

Be safe!








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