Heavy rain lashed several parts of Chennai on October 15 as the city embraced monsoon. Waterlogging witnessed in Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall in the area. The IMD has predicted heavy to very-heavy rains across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

Heavy rainfall lashed Tamil Nadu’s Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls on Tuesday.

Heavy rains battered Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department issued a warning about a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, saying that it is likely to turn into a depression.

Heavy rain in Chennai has caused waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department predicts more rain for the day. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin surveyed affected areas and instructed officials to prepare.

Since Monday night, Chennai and its suburbs, including those in the nearby Tiruvallur district, have been experiencing intermittent rains.

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 declares onset of the Northeast Monsoon over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Coastal AP, Rayalaseema, South Interior Karnataka, and Kerala starting today.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed information technology (IT) companies in the state to implement work-from-home policies till October 18. The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe weather warning, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

PUDUCHERRY: The Puducherry government has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the Union Territory on Tuesday, October 15, in light of a heavy rain warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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