The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued ‘nowcast rain alert’ for 5 districts of Tamil Nadu, namely Poonamallee, Sholinganallur, Thiruporur, Vandalur and Tambaram.

Chennai: A flood alert has been declared in the Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Tiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu, where the Thenpennai River flows, following heavy rains in the river's catchment areas.

Heavy rain continues to flood Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu, causing knee-deep water in several neighborhoods and roads. The state government, led b

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert in seven Tamil Nadu districts including Chennai, Vellore and Ranipet.

Chennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.

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

The weather department has forecast isolated heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on October 18, 20, and 21.

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu capital has been witnessing heavy rain for the past few days and according to the India Meteorological Department, this weather may continue for a few more days; the IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for various districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai,

The weather department has warned of heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring areas for the next few days. The schools were shut due to the incessant rainfall in tech cities- Chennai and Bengaluru.

The IMD has predicted rainfall in Odisha in the coming days due to the influence of a low-pressure area over the central Bay of Bengal.