The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and south Interior Karnataka due to a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal, expected to last until November 16.

Tamil Nadu continues to see heavy rainfall and waterlogging on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more heavy rain for Friday, with Chennai and surrounding areas set to feel the brunt. While parts of Chennai are expected to ...

In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected preparedness of the state.

Chennai is expected to experience heavy rainfall on November 13, prompting the IMD to issue an alert for the city and eleven surrounding districts. As a precaution, Tuesday has been declared a school holiday in Chennai.

The IMD has warned that besides Chennai, districts including Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, and Madurai are expected to see heavy rain throughout the day.

The state’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin confirmed, “We have increased the number of motor pumps and deployed additional volunteers based on rain patterns observed in October. The Tamil Nadu government is fully prepared for the rains.

Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu are bracing for more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Despite the downpours, schools in Chennai will remain open.