Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Chennai Faces Heavy Rain Alert
Chennai and several districts in Tamil Nadu are expected to experience heavy rainfall due to a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal.
The weather system is likely to cross the north Sri Lanka coast on Saturday.
The heavy rain may cause flooding, waterlogging, and travel disruptions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for the affected areas.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions.
Chennai and neighboring areas are expected to have cloudy skies with light rain.
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal weakens into a depression and is likely to cross north Sri Lanka coast on Saturday.
Heavy rainfall expected in isolated places across several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Chennai.
Sea conditions likely to remain very rough over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Indian Ocean areas.
Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions.
Chennai and neighboring areas expected to have cloudy skies with light rain.
- Who
- Residents of Chennai and Tamil Nadu
- What
- Heavy rain alert due to deep depression
- When
- January 10 to 12
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas
- Why
- Weather system affecting the region
- Location 1
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Location 2
- Tamil Nadu districts (Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Karaikal, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Ramanathapuram)
- Weather System
- Deep depression over Bay of Bengal
- Expected Weather
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds
- Impact
- Flooding, waterlogging, travel disruptions
- Alert Level
- Orange and Yellow
- Sea Conditions
- Very rough over southwest Bay of Bengal
- Wind Speed
- 35–45 kmph
Sources
Chennai Weather Alert: IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alert as Heavy Rain Likely; Check Weekend Forecast Here
Kolkata cold spell to linger till mid-January, night temperatures to stay below normal
Cold wave likely in parts of north interior Karnataka: IMD
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal loses intensity, IMD warns of heavy rain and rough seas in Tamil Nadu
IMD forecasts heavy rain in TN due to deep depression in Bay of Bengal
Heavy Rain Alert For Chennai Tomorrow: IMD Warns of Cyclone Impact on Tamil Nadu — What To Expect on Sunday
Delhi Temperature Plunges: Dense Fog, Toxic Smog Cause Low Visibility; Check Flight Status, AQI in Your Area
Tamil Nadu Rains: Heavy downpour in several districts, IMD issues orange alert – See full forecast
