As Tamil Nadu prepares for this spell of heavy rain, schools and colleges in various districts have been shut.

Over 160 relief centres, equipped with essential supplies like milk and biscuits, are now operational in the most at-risk areas

Chennai, Puducherry and almost the whole of Tamil Nadu appear to be in for another day of rains and thunderstorms. Citizens in the south Indian state have been facing battering from the elements for many weeks now and it seems they will have to dig in and hold out for a few more days.

Several parts of Tamil Nadu have been experiencing heavy rain for the last two days. Inclement weather conditions are expected to continue in Chennai for the next four days. Several flights in Chennai have been cancelled as the city continues to witness heavy rain.

IMD predicts heavy rain in Chennai and surrounding districts as northeast monsoon approaches, with some areas already receiving significant rainfall.

October 15, 2024 Heavy downpours led to widespread flooding across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, October 15. A red alert has been issued for certain areas of the state for October 16, along with an orange alert for October 15 and 17.

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other regions of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday and the India Meteorological Department said the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a well-marked low-pressure area and it is likely to become a depression.

Chennai faces heavy rain and waterlogging, Tamil Nadu government issues warnings and instructions for safety measures.

The Tamil Nadu government is bracing for an intense spell of rainfall as the well-marked low-pressure area over central parts of south Bay of Bengal likely to gather strength. Chennai has been witnessing heavy downpour since yesterday night and the state government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the city and surrounding districts.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu for the next few days.