Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced school closures on October 15, 2024, in Chennai, Chengalpet, Thiruvallur, and Kancheepuram due to a weather alert from the Indian Meteorological Department.

With several districts already soaked, including Chennai and Puducherry, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further heavy rainfall across the state.

According to the weather forecast, water levels are likely to increase in rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the areas.

In response to heavy rainfall forecasts in Tamil Nadu, the 108 Emergency Medical Services has established a second control center in Pudukottai to ensure uninterrupted emergency services. Staff and resources are being prepared to handle potential disruptions in Chennai,

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.

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 an orange alert in many districts of Tamil Nadu till October 18. In a statement issued on Sunday, the RMC has predicted 204 mm of rainfall in the southern state during this period.