India, Aug. 31 -- An intense spell of rain struck Chennai late on Saturday, while a cloudburst was reported over the city's Manali area and its surrounding neighbourhoods, IMD's latest weather update said.

According to rainfall data recorded up to 8:30 a.m. on August 31, a particularly severe downpour occurred in Chennai between 10:00 p.m. and midnight on Saturday night.

The highest rainfall was recorded in Zone 2, Manali (Division 19), with 27 cm, followed by New Manali Town with 26 cm, and Wimco Nagar in Zone 1 with 23 cm, as per IMD.

A red alert has been issued in Chennai's Manali town and Wimco Nagar area.

A cloudburst was reported over Chennai's Manali area late on Saturday. Officials confirmed that six separate rain spells cross...