Image Source : PTI Heavy rains have been predicted for Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu Chennai Rains, Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: IT companies have also issued work-for-home orders between October 15 and 18.

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

Chennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.

The IMD forecast suggests that the worst is yet to come, with rains expected to intensify on October 16, before tapering off by October 18. The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which has already caused havoc in Chennai and its neighbouring districts, is expected to strengthen into a depression as it moves towards the coast.

Heavy rains battered Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department issued a warning about a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, saying that it is likely to turn into a depression.

The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday on Wednesday for schools, colleges and government offices in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram districts amid heavy rainfall. Several parts of the state received heavy rain on Tuesday.

Rain is expected to continue battering people in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday (October 15). It appears that above average rains are continuing to add-up to their tally and there is no sign of a let up.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took stock of the situation in Chennai as the city is witnessing heavy rainfall. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inspects rain-affected areas in Chennai with ministers, officials, and reviews rainfall situation.