Cyclone Burevi has now weakened into a deep depression and is most likely to cross Tamil Nadu coast on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). However, its effect can be seen beforehand as strong winds have hit Rameswaram, turning the sea rough, news agency ANI reported.

The IMD has also said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is “very likely” at a few places over south Tamil Nadu and at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe during the next 24 hours.

Tuticorin Airport, Tamil Nadu, will remain closed for operations till 12 pm December 4, as a precautionary measure.

In the wake of the cyclone, over 2000 relief camps have been set up as Kerala remains on high alert with heavy rains expected when cyclone Burevi makes landfall.

The Kerala government has declared a holiday in five districts for Friday as the state remains on high alert with heavy rains expected under the influence of Cyclone Burevi.

The tropical cyclone that made landfall in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, did not cause much damage and was moving away, the country’s Disaster Management Centre said on Thursday.