"Thane" moves West, draws closer to Chennai, being just 300 kms ESE of the city. (12N and 83E).
Strength maintained at 980 mb, and core surface winds roaring at 130 kmph.
Next update at 12 noon.
Chennai receiving persistant drizzle since last night. Rain intensity to increase from mid day, with thunder. Wind speed likely to touch 40-50 kmph today.
But, the system likely to start weakening from tonite.