Cyclone Montha: IMD issues orange alert for Chennai, heavy rain expected in Tamil Nadu

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in isolated areas across Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chennai , prompting an orange alert for these districts. A yellow alert has also been issued for Villuppuram, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry.