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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert on Monday for four northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Ranipet. The alert warned of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds due to the formation of Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal.

The system, which originated from a deep depression over the southeastern Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify further and move northwest over the next 24 hours, according to the latest IMD forecast. It is expected to worsen the weather throughout Tamil Nadu's northern coastal area, especially in and around Chennai.

According to the IMD's announcement, "An orange alert has been issued for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanc

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