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IMD Issues Thunderstorm Alert for Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 12:33 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm alert for the Chennai region, including Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu, warning of heavy rain and possible flooding.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a thunderstorm alert for the Chennai metropolitan area on Tuesday, citing a surge in atmospheric moisture and low‑level wind shear. The alert covers the districts of Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu, where rainfall is expected to reach 20–30 mm in the next 24 hours.
Meteorologists warned that the combination of heavy rain and strong winds could lead to localized flooding, especially in low‑lying and poorly drained parts of the city. Residents are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads prone to waterlogging.
The alert remains in force until 6 pm local time, after which the IMD will reassess the situation. Local authorities have been notified and are preparing emergency response teams.
This is the second thunderstorm alert issued in the region within the past week, reflecting the ongoing monsoon activity in the Bay of Bengal.
Citizens are encouraged to check the IMD website or local news channels for real‑time updates and to heed any evacuation orders issued by municipal officials.
Meteorologists warned that the combination of heavy rain and strong winds could lead to localized flooding, especially in low‑lying and poorly drained parts of the city. Residents are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads prone to waterlogging.
The alert remains in force until 6 pm local time, after which the IMD will reassess the situation. Local authorities have been notified and are preparing emergency response teams.
This is the second thunderstorm alert issued in the region within the past week, reflecting the ongoing monsoon activity in the Bay of Bengal.
Citizens are encouraged to check the IMD website or local news channels for real‑time updates and to heed any evacuation orders issued by municipal officials.