The intense rain in parts of south India, particularly Tamil Nadu, is due to the northeast Monsoon that set in on Tuesday and was intensified due to a well marked low pressure area over Bay of Bengal that turned into a depression in the evening that day and was expected to cross coast near Chennai on October 17 morning,

Ronanki Kurmanath, the Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority, announced that a cyclonic storm is anticipated to make landfall along the coast between Puducherry and Nel

Heavy rain continues to flood Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu, causing knee-deep water in several neighborhoods and roads. The state government, led by CM MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, is actively coordinating relief efforts.

The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as a depression over the Bay of Bengal moves towards the coast. Chennai, Nellore, and surrounding regions face potential flooding with strong winds disrupting normal life.

Amidst the disruptions caused by the ongoing Chennai rains and the limited availability of cabs, Chennai Airport, in coordination with MTC Chennai, has arranged special bus services for the convenience of passengers.

According to the IMD's latest forecast, heavy to extremely heavy rains are expected to impact various parts of Tamil Nadu on October 16.