Chennai braces for heavy rainfall as new cyclonic activity approaches

Chennai is preparing for heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of a new cyclonic impact. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the south Bay of Bengal, leading to a week of rain starting December 10. The IMD forecasts moderate rain and thunderstorms on December 10, with temperatures reaching up to 32 degrees Celsius. From December 11 to 14, cloudy skies and further rain are expected, with temperatures between 24 and 31 degrees Celsius. A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Thanjavur, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal, from December 10 to 13.