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**Cyclone “Shakti” Forms in Arabian Sea, Expected to Intensify, Tamil Nadu Braces for Rain**
**Chennai, India** – A deep depression that had been lingering off the Saurashtra coast has intensified into Cyclone “Shakti” in the Arabian Sea, the Chennai Meteorological Department announced today. As of this morning, the cyclone was located approximately 250 kilometers west-southwest of Dwarka, Gujarat.
“Shakti” is expected to move west-northwest over the next 24 hours before turning west-southwest and further intensifying into a severe cyclone. The storm is projected to continue its westward trajectory, reaching the central and adjoining north Arabian Sea regions by tomorrow.
While the primary impact zone is expected to be further west, the Chennai Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate thunderstorms and rain in several districts of Tamil Nadu today. A later update indicated a specific likelihood of rain until 10 PM tonight in the following 11 districts: Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Trichy, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. Residents in these areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
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