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IMD Warns Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure System Could Intensify

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 5:07 PM UTC · How we work

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IMD Warns Heavy Rain

India Meteorological Department warned heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other southern states through October 26.
Local media reported schools closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts on October 21 due to heavy rain.
A landslide near Parassala railway station in Kerala on October 22 caused no injuries.
IMD warned a new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a depression by October 25 morning.

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Rahul Gandhi Urges Relief

Rahul Gandhi urged Congress workers to assist relief efforts in rain-hit Tamil Nadu districts.
Chief Minister Vijay inspected the State Disaster Response Force control room in Chennai’s Chepauk area.
District Collector Vishu Mahajan ordered boat fishermen in Thoothukudi to stay ashore because of hazardous seas.
Central Water Commission warned rising river levels could affect reservoirs in Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Kanniyakumari.

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IMD Warns Heavy Rain

India Meteorological Department warned heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other southern states through October 26.
Local media reported schools closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts on October 21 due to heavy rain.
A landslide near Parassala railway station in Kerala on October 22 caused no injuries.
IMD warned a new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a depression by October 25 morning.

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