India, Oct. 25 -- A low-pressure area - that is likely to develop into cyclonic storm and eventually into a 'severe' cyclonic storm - is currently looming over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Chennai and its adjoining regions.

If and when the weather system intensifies into a cyclonic storm, it will be called 'Montha'.

An orange alert has been issued for Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet, with these districts expected to receive very heavy rainfall on October 27.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted that the low-pressure area may develop into a cyclone by Sunday, October 26. Once formed, the storm may be named Montha, a name given by Thailand, meaning "beautiful flowers."

According to IMD, the ...