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Tamil Nadu is drenched in heavy rains on Wednesday (October 22) as a cyclonic circulation moves up from the South Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a low-pressure system over the Southeast Arabian Sea turning into a depression, while another system over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify. The met department issues an 'orange alert' for Chennai today as torrential rain continues to lash across the city, flooding roads and affecting the daily lives of people. Moreover, as per the alert, the rain is likely to increase, leading to significant waterlogging and localised flooding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has issued a red alert for two districts and an orange alert for eight. Cyclone warning for Tamil Nadu The IMD has also issued a cyclone warning for Tamil Nadu, urging people to brace for worsening weather conditions. The Meteorological Department (IMD), the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, the IMD has issued a red alert for two districts and an orange alert for eight. The authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and stay indoors, avoiding unnecessary travel. Tamil Nadu CM prepares for heavy rain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appointed 12 government officers as monitoring officers for red alert districts. He has further urged authorities to keep relief camps ready, evacuate people from low-lying areas, and undertake immediate relief measures for their safety. Also Read: Chennai Weather: Low Pressure in Bay of Bengal Likely to Intensify into Deep Depression — More Rain Ahead? Check IMD weekly forecast for Tamil Nadu Oct 22 : Light to heavy rain is expected at many places with thunderstorms and lightning at one or two places. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Salem districts. Oct 23: Light to moderate rain at a few places with thunderstorm & lightning at one or two places is likely to occur over Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area. Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet districts. Oct 24: Light to moderate rain at a few places with thunderstorm & lightning at one or two places is likely to occur over Tamilnadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area. Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Cuddalore, Villuppuram, Chengalpattu districts, and Puducherry. Fishermen warnings Further, the fishermen are advised not to venture into the Southeast and adjoining Eastcentral Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep and Comorin Area, and along and off Karnataka, Kerala, and adjoining South Tamil Nadu coasts till October 24.
