Bay of Bengal Storm Alert: IMD Warns of 5 Days of Heavy Rain in South India

• IMD warns of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal intensifying into a deep depression within 12 hours.
• Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal starting Thursday.
• Fishermen advised not to venture into the Bay of Bengal, Sri Lanka coast, Gulf of Mannar, and Comorin area due to strong winds.
• North, Central, and East India continue to face severe cold, cold wave conditions, and dense fog.
• Delhi-NCR to experience moderate to dense fog and stable minimum temperatures for two days, with a slight drop later.

Why It Matters: A Bay of Bengal storm threatens South India with heavy rain, while North India battles severe cold and fog.