Chennai rain updates: Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday (Oct 16). The residential neighbourhood of the city was brought to a standstill, including the house of Indian film star Rajnikanth.

Chennai rain update: Incessant rains cause severe waterlogging across Chennai | Video

According to the observations by the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), a low-pressure area has formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal, as of 5:30 am IST, Monday (Oct 14).

Storm brewing in Bay of Bengal, extremely heavy rainfall warning for Chennai

Chennai witnessed the heaviest single-day rain on Saturday since the devastating floods of 2015. It was due to the conditions as a prelude to the low-pressure formation over the Bay of Bengal.

India: Heavy rains lash Chennai, low-lying areas waterlogged

Chennai witnessed the heaviest single-day rain on Saturday since the devastating floods of 2015. 230 mm of rain was recorded near the Director-General of Police’s office.

Chennai sees highest single day rainfall since 2015 floods