Mon Oct 14 02:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Heavy Rain Alert for Chennai and Tamil Nadu: New Low Pressure Area Forms
**Chennai, India** – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for Chennai and surrounding areas, warning of a new low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal. This alert comes as a strong low-pressure area already exists in the central and eastern Arabian Sea.
The IMD reports that a cyclonic circulation is present over the southeast Bay of Bengal. These weather systems are expected to bring rain to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal for the next few days.
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a warning to all district collectors, urging them to take necessary precautions as heavy rain is forecast for the entire state for the next three days. The public is advised to remain vigilant and take necessary steps to ensure their safety.
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