Chennai, India - 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.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression in the next two days, bringing more rains to north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Andhra Pradesh.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Rain is expected to continue battering people in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday (October 15). It appears that above average rains are continuing to add-up to their tally and there is no sign of a let up.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took stock of the situation in Chennai as the city is witnessing heavy rainfall. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inspects rain-affected areas in Chennai with ministers, officials, and reviews rainfall situation.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held a review meeting with senior officials, issuing necessary directives to tackle the ongoing rainfall. The state's Chief Secretary, N. Muruganandam, has instructed local authorities to implement precautionary measures to manage the situation.