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Red Alert Issued For Chennai As Heavy Rains Lash The City
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News18•18-10-2026, 14:38
Red Alert Issued For Chennai As Heavy Rains Lash The City
- •The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued a red alert predicting extremely heavy rainfall in Chennai today.
- •An orange alert has been issued for 5 districts including Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Theni, Coimbatore, and the Nilgiris.
- •A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Arabian Sea due to an upper-air cyclonic circulation.
- •North Chennai bore the brunt of torrential overnight rains, with Parry's Corner recording a massive 36 cm of rainfall.
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Chennai received a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Additionally, North Chennai experienced the most intense downpours with strong winds and thunderstorms.
A low-pressure area formed over the southwest Arabian Sea due to an upper-air cyclonic circulation prevailing in the region. The India Meteorological Department noted that this system is likely to intensify further over the next 24 hours.
An orange alert was issued for 5 districts, which include Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Theni, Coimbatore, and the Nilgiris. Meanwhile, heavy rain was also expected across 26 other districts like Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and Pudukkottai.
