A nowcast orange alert has been issued for three districts in Tamil Nadu, with a yellow alert for several others. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across the region until October 25. Track weather updates here.

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu capital and its adjoining areas have been witnessing incessant rainfall for the past few days resulting in a flood-like situation; as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD),

The IMD’s latest weather bulletin indicates that Tamil Nadu can expect "scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall" until October 25.

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert in seven Tamil Nadu districts including Chennai, Vellore and Ranipet.

The IMD forecast suggests that the worst is yet to come, with rains expected to intensify on October 16, before tapering off by October 18. The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which has already caused havoc in Chennai and its neighbouring districts, is expected to strengthen into a depression as it moves towards the coast.

Heavy rains battered Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department issued a warning about a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, saying that it is likely to turn into a depression.

Meteorological department's nowcast put Chennai under a yellow alert. There could be moderate rain and thunderstorms until October 21. Residents are advised to stay prepared as the weather conditions may lead to isolated heavy rainfall in the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for seven districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Vellore, and Ranipet. A yellow alert has also been issued for certain areas of the state on Thursday,