Northeast monsoon News
In a statement, the RMC issued a yellow alert in 18 districts of the southern state, saying that these districts are set to receive heavy downpours till October 5.
Heavy to isolated rainfall is predicted across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram, Nellai and the delta region, besides the northern districts such as Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Cuddalore.
Over 120 people lost their lives in Tamil Nadu in the last fortnight following floods caused by incessant rains.
The situation continues to remain grim in the Tamil Nadu capital and is unlikely to subside soon as the Northeast Monsoon has become vigorous.
As per ANI, authorities have discharged surplus 5000 cusecs water from Chembarambakkam Lake.
In Tamil Nadu, rain has stopped in most parts of the state.
With northeast monsoon active over Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states, rains lashed many parts of south India even as the weather office has forecast more rains for Tuesday.
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