Heavy rain lashed several parts of Chennai on October 15 as the city embraced monsoon. Waterlogging witnessed in Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall in the area. The IMD has predicted heavy to very-heavy rains across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

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.

Extremely heavy rainfall is predicted across many parts of Tamil Nadu for the next three days. A holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in Chennai and other districts of TN.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed information technology (IT) companies in the state to implement work-from-home policies till October 18. The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe weather warning, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

Meteorological officials indicate that a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring rainfall to several districts this week.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu for the next few days.

This decision comes as a response to India Meteorological Department's (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state, underscoring the severity of the situation and the need for precautionary measures to ensure public safety.