Heavy rain lashed several parts of Chennai on October 15 as the city embraced monsoon. Waterlogging witnessed in Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall in the area. The IMD has predicted heavy to very-heavy rains across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.

As Tamil Nadu prepares for this spell of heavy rain, schools and colleges in various districts have been shut.

Several parts of Tamil Nadu have been experiencing heavy rain for the last two days. Inclement weather conditions are expected to continue in Chennai for the next four days. Several flights in Chennai have been cancelled as the city continues to witness heavy rain.

Since Monday night, Chennai and its suburbs, including those in the nearby Tiruvallur district, have been experiencing intermittent rains.

Tamil Nadu has declared a holiday for educational institutions and issued an advisory for IT companies to allow work from home

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The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu for the next few days.

Heavy rain in Chennai has caused waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department predicts more rain for the day. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin surveyed affected areas and instructed officials to prepare.

As heavy rainfall is predicted across Tamil Nadu, the state government in a review meeting decided to declare holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet districts.

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai issued an orange alert for nine districts, including Villupuram, Cuddalore and Nagapattinam for Monday and Tuesday