Chennai Rains
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Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai on red alert, heavy rains bring holiday for schools
Chennai | Dec 02, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTChennai will remain overcast and is likely to experience heavy downpours. The day is expected to see temperatures around 29°C, with the night cooling to about 24°C.
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School holiday Tamil Nadu: Will schools in Chennai, other districts be closed today due to rains?
Education | Nov 19, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTSchool holiday Tamil Nadu: Will schools, educational institutions be closed tomorrow in Chennai, adjoining districts due to heavy rain? Read to know
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Tamil Nadu school holiday: Are schools closed in Chennai, other districts today due to heavy rains?
Education | Nov 17, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTTamil Nadu School Holiday: After continuous overnight showers and flooding in low-lying areas, district collectors have confirmed a school holiday for November 17 for all government, private, and aided institutions in Chennai and many other districts.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Yellow alert issued; schools closed, IMD warns of heavy rain till Oct 28
Chennai | Oct 23, 2025, 10:07 PM ISTTamil Nadu rains: Chennai experienced yet another day of wet weather, as the city braces for intermittent showers ranging from moderate to heavy intensity ahead. Weather officials have warned that the rainfall could be accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and occasional lightning strikes.
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Tamil Nadu on alert: Heavy rains lash in Chennai, IMD issues red alert; CM Stalin reviews situation
Chennai | Oct 21, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTChief Minister M K Stalin reviewed the situation with officials and directed that precautionary measures be put in place in view of the downpour.
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Chennai rains: Streets waterlogged as heavy downpour hits Tamil Nadu capital
Chennai | Oct 20, 2025, 10:38 AM ISTHeavy rains lashed Chennai on Diwali morning, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and disruption of daily life across the city.
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Chennai weather update: IMD predicts wet week with spells of heavy showers. Check full forecast
Chennai | Sep 16, 2025, 06:59 AM ISTChennai weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Chennai and several districts of Tamil Nadu throughout this week.
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Heavy rains lash Chennai, waterlogging reported in many areas | Video
Chennai | Apr 16, 2025, 02:20 PM ISTChennai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat but also causing significant waterlogging in various parts of the city. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) deployed teams to clear clogged drains and facilitate water runoff.
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Heavy rain alert for south Tamil Nadu today, these districts to witness downpour
Tamil Nadu | Mar 12, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTSeveral parts of Tamil Nadu received widespread rainfall on Tuesday, following an orange alert issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai. Heavy showers are expected to continue in select southern districts on Wednesday, March 12, due to a trough over the Bay of Bengal.
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Tamil Nadu: Courtallam Falls, iconic tourist site flooded after rains, orange alert issued | Video
Chennai | Mar 02, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe horrific video from the Courtallam Falls shows a strong gush of water flooding low-lying areas near the iconic tourist spot. The IMD issued rain alert for the southern part of Tamil Nadu.
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Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rainfall lashes Chennai, IMD predicts rain in these areas today
Tamil Nadu | Jan 19, 2025, 09:27 AM ISTChennai rains: Heavy rain lashed Tamil Nadu's Chennai and other districts of the state on Sunday. The unexpected rainfall caused water logging and traffic congestion in several areas.
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Chennai rains: Will schools stay closed today? IMD issues orange alert for key Tamil Nadu districts
Chennai | Dec 19, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTChennai weather update: Heavy rainfall forecast for Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Chennai, and Chengalpattu. IMD issued an orange alert; find out if schools are closed today in Tamil Nadu. Stay updated on rainfall alerts and holiday announcements.
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Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued
Chennai | Dec 17, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTTamil Nadu rains: The districts of Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchy, Thanjavur and Pudukkottai are predicted to receive heavy rainfall.
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Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain expected, IMD issues yellow alert | Top updates
Chennai | Dec 12, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTIMD has issued a yellow alert across Tamil Nadu with heavy to moderate rains forecasted today. School holidays were declared in 11 districts, including Chennai and Villupuram.
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Cyclone Fengal makes landfall amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Chennai airport shut
Chennai | Dec 01, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTParts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced heavy rains due to the landfall process of cyclone Fengal. Senior officials in three southern states, including Andhra Pradesh assigned to supervise and coordinate related tasks with district authorities are stationed in their respective districts.
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Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed
Tamil Nadu | Nov 12, 2024, 10:30 AM ISTIn light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected preparedness of the state.
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Rains in Chennai: Rain lashes in several parts of Chennai, low-lying areas inundated
News | Oct 16, 2024, 11:31 AM ISTRain lashed several parts of Chennai on October 16. The downpour has brought the temperature further down in the city. According to IMD, the maximum and minimum temperature in Chennai are expected to hover between 28 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius respectively.
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Chennai Rains: Rajinikanth's house flooded as city faces heavy downpour | WATCH
Entertainment | Oct 16, 2024, 12:15 PM ISTA video of superstar Rajinikanth's residence in Chennai is doing rounds on social media wherein the premises of his are seen completely waterlogged. Check out the video here.
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IMD issues heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu: Flights, trains cancelled amid severe weather forecast
Chennai | Oct 16, 2024, 07:21 AM ISTThe IMD has issued an extremely heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, impacting flights and trains in Chennai and nearby districts. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday and deployed disaster management teams to handle the situation.
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Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Waterlogging, traffic hit Chennai, schools closed | LATEST UPDATES
Chennai | Oct 15, 2024, 10:18 AM ISTChennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.