Tamil Nadu, including its capital Chennai, geared up for heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted an intense weather system beginning today. The IMD reported that the Northeast Monsoon had entered its next phase,

IMD predicted heavy rainfall for the regions which are still recovering from the effects of Cyclone Fengal as the weather system is expected to approach the Tamil Nadu coast later in the day.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Weather Department mentioned that there is very little chance of the current low-pressure area intensifying into a storm.

Well-marked low pressure area over Bay of Bengal to bring widespread moderate rainfall in Tamil Nadu till Friday.

Northwestwards in the coming days, it is expected to bring heavy(7-11cms) to very heavy rain(12-20cms) in 28 districts of Tamil Nadu, and the adjoining Union Territory of Puducherry.

Tamil Nadu braces for heavy downpours. A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying. Chennai and coastal districts are on alert. Heavy rainfall is also expected in delta regions. Tourists are advised to postpone hill station trips.

Today, heavy to very heavy rain is expected to pour over isolated places in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai and Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal.

Heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places of Thanjavur, Sivagangai, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchirappalli districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.