Chennai: The Northeast Monsoon has intensified dramatically over Tamil Nadu, fuelled by the formation of deep depressions in both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Chennai, forecasting very heavy rainfall for the city today and tomorrow, while scientists closely monitor the Bay of Bengal system for potential cyclogenesis.

Orange Alert for Chennai and Coastal districts as very heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu

The active monsoon conditions have already resulted in significant rainfall across Tamil Nadu. Since its onset on October 16, the state has received 59% more rain than the average for this period. Just yesterday, heavy rains were recorded in 20 different locations, with Chennai’s Medavakkam area receiving a no

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