Chennai, Oct. 22 -- The immediate cyclone threat over Tamil Nadu has receded after the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the Bay of Bengal weakened and moved northwest towards Andhra Pradesh. However, the state's relief is tempered as the Red Alert and forecast for heavy rainfall remain for several districts.
The Meteorological (MET) office confirmed that the severe cyclonic storm threat has been withdrawn. The Red Alert remains in effect for Tiruvallur (adjoining Chennai) and Ranipet districts, with heavy rain forecast for nine districts, including Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu. Yellow Alerts have also been issued for 13 other districts and the union Territory of Puducherry. Schools were declared a holiday in 14 districts, including Che...