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Weather
Heavy Rain Forecast Issued for Chennai and Surrounding Areas
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:02 PM
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Meteorological department has issued a heavy rain alert for Chennai and nearby districts, urging residents to take precautions.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a heavy rain warning for Chennai and adjacent districts on Friday evening. The alert, which is valid until midnight, indicates that rainfall intensity could reach 30–40 mm per hour in some pockets.
Meteorologists predict a low-pressure system moving from the Bay of Bengal to strengthen over the city, bringing sustained showers and occasional thunderstorms. The forecast also highlights potential for flooding in low-lying areas such as Mylapore and Royapettah.
Local authorities have advised residents to avoid traveling on major roads, especially the Mount-Poonamallee corridor, and to keep emergency kits ready. Drainage officials are on standby to clear clogged drains and mitigate waterlogging.
The warning is part of the daily weather bulletin issued by the IMD, which also urges the public to stay updated via official channels and to heed any further advisories.
Meteorologists predict a low-pressure system moving from the Bay of Bengal to strengthen over the city, bringing sustained showers and occasional thunderstorms. The forecast also highlights potential for flooding in low-lying areas such as Mylapore and Royapettah.
Local authorities have advised residents to avoid traveling on major roads, especially the Mount-Poonamallee corridor, and to keep emergency kits ready. Drainage officials are on standby to clear clogged drains and mitigate waterlogging.
The warning is part of the daily weather bulletin issued by the IMD, which also urges the public to stay updated via official channels and to heed any further advisories.