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Weather
Chennai Drenched Saturday as Northeast Monsoon Activates Over Tamil Nadu
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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Saturday's heavy rains in Chennai were triggered by the activation of the northeast monsoon over Tamil Nadu.
On Saturday, Chennai was drenched by heavy rainfall, causing widespread waterlogging across the city.
The rains were a direct result of the northeast monsoon now active over Tamil Nadu, bringing moisture‑laden winds from the Bay of Bengal.
Meteorological agencies have confirmed the onset of the monsoon in the state, which is expected to continue influencing rainfall patterns in the coming days.
The rains were a direct result of the northeast monsoon now active over Tamil Nadu, bringing moisture‑laden winds from the Bay of Bengal.
Meteorological agencies have confirmed the onset of the monsoon in the state, which is expected to continue influencing rainfall patterns in the coming days.