Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further, according to Amudha, Regional Head of the Meteorological Centre, Chennai.

Addressing reporters at Nungambakkam, she said that while the system has already strengthened into a deep depression, it could develop into a depression by tomorrow, and only after that will it be clear whether it might evolve into a cyclone.

The system is currently located about 400 kilometres away from Chennai, Amudha stated.

Fishermen who have ventured into the sea have been advised to return to the shore immediately due to the rough sea conditions and the likelihood of strong winds in the coming days.

In light of the system’s development, the Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a Red Alert for e

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