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Cyclone Montha Brings Heavy Rains and Strong Winds to Northern Tamil Nadu
27 Oct
Summary
- IMD issues orange alert for 4 northern coastal districts
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected with wind speeds up to 50 km/h
- Chennai experiences outer effects of Cyclone Montha
On Monday, October 27, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Ranipet. The alert warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching up to 50 km/h.
As of October 28, 2025, at 00:20:44 UTC, the city of Chennai is currently experiencing the outer effects of Cyclone Montha. The weather in the city shows cloudy skies with intermittent rain showers and rising wind speeds, indicating the impending arrival of the severe storm.
Residents in the affected districts have been advised to take necessary precautions and follow the instructions of local authorities. Emergency response teams have been deployed to assist in any potential relief and rescue operations.
