Hyderabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain in Telangana today (October 21) and tomorrow (October 22). Light rain is likely at many places, with thundershowers in some districts. Gusty winds of 30-40 km per hour are also likely.
The department said coastal areas will get heavy to very heavy rain. A low-pressure trough in the south Bay of Bengal is behind this. The trough also extends to North Andhra, so rain will occur in Polavaram, Konaseema and Markapuram districts of Andhra Pradesh. Moderate rain is likely in Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa, Chittoor and Tirupati districts.
Educational institutions shut in Chennai and four districts
Chennai is already receiving heavy rain. It has rained incessantly since last night. Educational institutions are closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet districts. Saligramam, T Nagar, Valasaravakkam and Guindy are under water in Chennai city.
Meenambakkam in Chennai recorded the highest rainfall of 12 cm. Nungambakkam recorded 11 cm. Officials advised fishermen not to go fishing. They said Tamil Nadu will get heavy rain for another three days.