A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has led the IMD to extend Tamil Nadu's heavy rain alert to December 1. Chennai is under yellow and orange al

The deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal is headed towards Tamil Nadu coast after causing torrential rain in Sri Lanka, where 12 people have died. IMD said the deep depression might become a cyclonic storm by Nov 29 and cross north TN-Puducherry coasts day after.

Storm is predicted to cross the northern Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, on the morning of 30.

Meteorological Department Statement The northeast monsoon has intensified across various districts of Tamil Nadu. In the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, Nagapattinam recorded the highest rainfall of 19 cm, followed by 18 cm in Kodiyakarai and Velankanni.

Cyclone Fengal intensifies over Bay of Bengal, expected to bring heavy rain and winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by November 30, affecting schools, flights, and maritime safety

All government, government-aided schools, private schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rain, said Education Minister Arumugam Namassivaya

Heavy rainfall persists in multiple districts of Tamil Nadu, with a yellow alert for Chennai and an orange alert for Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Cuddalore.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted Tamil Nadu and nearby regions about a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm. The storm has already caused heavy rainfall,

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are preparing for very heavy rainfall, while the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is conducting risk assessments and safety checks in vulnerable areas like T R Patinam,