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.

For Chennai, the RMC forecasted a partly cloudy sky with a slight chance of scattered thunderstorms and lightning, expecting daytime temperatures of 33-34°C and nighttime lows around 25-26°C for today.

Southern Railway announced cancellation of four express trains, including the Chennai Central-Mysuru Kaveri Express, due to waterlogging. Several domestic flights were also cancelled.

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

After the first monsoon showers, the major reservoirs in Chennai received an inflow of 517 million cubic feet (mcft) from the catchment area on Wednesday

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

Image Source : PTI Heavy rains have been predicted for Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.