Chennai, Puducherry and almost the whole of Tamil Nadu appear to be in for another day of rains and thunderstorms. Citizens in the south Indian state have been facing battering from the elements for many weeks now and it seems they will have to dig in and hold out for a few more days.

Incessant rains in Tamil Nadu have caused waterlogging in Tiruvallur, with the IMD forecasting heavy downpours across several districts. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify,

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), 18 districts in Tamil Nadu are expected to experience heavy rainfall today. Check weather forecast for next five days:

Chennai: Chennai and its neighboring regions are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall as the northeast monsoon is likely to set in by October 15 or 16, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts, predicting heavy rain from October 15. Preparation measures include setting up a command center, a 24/7 helpline,

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a red alert for October 16 in Chennai and the surrounding districts of Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts for October 15, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall due to an emerging weather system over the Bay of Bengal.