The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and south Interior Karnataka due to a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal, expected to last until November 16.

The IMD bulletin also calls for significant rainfall across twenty-three Tamil Nadu districts on Thursday, including Cuddalore, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram, along with Puducherry and Karaikal.

Thunderstorms and rain are expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in several districts. Moderate rain is likely in Chennai for the next 48 hours Rain in Tamil Nadu An atmospheric lower circulation prevails over South Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas,

Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu are bracing for more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Despite the downpours, schools in Chennai will remain open.

The state’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin confirmed, “We have increased the number of motor pumps and deployed additional volunteers based on rain patterns observed in October. The Tamil Nadu government is fully prepared for the rains.

Chennai and eleven other districts are bracing for heavy rainfall through Friday due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for multiple districts until November 15.