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 IMD has issued a warning to fishermen, advising them not to go in or around the sea until October 17 due to rough sea conditions and gusty winds.

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.

CHENNAI: The met department has issued an orange alert for Chennai on October 15, with a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall. The rain will commence from Monday afternoon and intensify thereafter.