Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to be on high alert for the possibility of flash floods in some parts of the state due to heavy rains brought by a depression in the Bay of Bengal. Naidu also expressed concern over the death of five individuals from diarrhoea in Vizianagaram district and ordered immediate action to bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, live updates report that the Bay of Bengal cyclone is expected to make landfall on October 17, while heavy rains continue in cities like Chennai and Bengaluru.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu for the next two days, prompting Chief Minister MK Stalin to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in four districts in Chennai on Tuesday, October 15. In addition, the government has also issued an advisory for IT professionals to work from home in affected areas from October 15 to 18. The Chief Minister has also instructed officials to deploy NDRF and SDRF teams in vulnerable areas to prepare for potential floods. Opposition parties, however, have boycotted a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf Bill.
In a nail-biting match tonight, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off with Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in a battle for the final playoff spot in IPL 2024. However, the looming threat of rain hangs over the match as there is a 70% chance of it making an appearance. This could lead to various scenarios - a full match, a truncated game, or a complete washout. For RCB to secure a playoff spot, they not only need to win against CSK but also ensure a decent margin to surpass their superior NRR. A complete washout would guarantee CSK a top-four finish. Both teams will be hoping for a clear sky and a chance to fight for the coveted playoff spot.
With a crucial playoff spot at stake, the upcoming match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings is under threat due to heavy rain forecasted for Saturday, May 18. While both teams are eager for a win, there are concerns that the match might be shortened or even cancelled due to the bad weather. However, with a solid drainage system in place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, fans can still hope for an exciting game between the two rivals.