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.

As Tamil Nadu prepares for this spell of heavy rain, schools and colleges in various districts have been shut.

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.

Since Monday night, Chennai and its suburbs, including those in the nearby Tiruvallur district, have been experiencing intermittent rains.

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.

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.

PUDUCHERRY: In view of heavy rain forecast, the Puducherry government on Tuesday said all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed on Wednesday. All the privately managed institutions and government aided schools would also be closed tomorrow,

Amid heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions, Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts on Wednesday,

Severe waterlogging was witnessed in Koyambedu-Arumbakkam area of Chennai, due to incessant rainfall on September 25. Heavy rainfall has lashed parts of Mumbai and affected the bus services due to waterlogging and traffic congestion.