Overview
- India Meteorological Department withdrew the severe cyclonic storm warning as the Bay of Bengal system weakened and shifted northwest, but red and orange alerts for heavy rain remain in several Tamil Nadu districts.
- Chennai’s Water Resources Department began controlled discharges from Chembarambakkam, Puzhal and Poondi to create buffer capacity, reassuring residents that flows are directed safely to the sea.
- The Mettur dam reached full level again with inflows around 36,484 cusecs and releases near 35,741 cusecs, underscoring continuing reservoir stress across the Cauvery basin.
- Schools were closed across multiple districts, relief kitchens and shelters were activated in Chennai, and disaster response teams were deployed as widespread waterlogging and transport disruptions were reported.
- Fishermen were advised to stay off rough seas with squally winds forecast, even as Kerala’s alerts were downgraded to orange in several districts as conditions evolved.