The state government has responded by ramping up disaster relief efforts. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited some of the hardest-hit areas on Tuesday, urging residents to remain indoors and reviewing the drainage systems in flood-prone regions like Pattalam and the Otteri Canal.

S. Balachandran, Director of the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre, warned that the northeast monsoon remains intense over Tamil Nadu, with the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Chennai,

Southern Railway announced cancellation of four express trains, including the Chennai Central-Mysuru Kaveri Express, due to waterlogging. Several domestic flights were also cancelled.