Chennai: In Chennai, a weather system has developed over the Bay of Bengal off the Tamil Nadu coast, poised to bring widespread rain across the state this weekend. Some areas along the southern coast and the western ghat regions are likely to experience heavy rainfall, especially on Saturday, which may persist until Monday. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai anticipates that this rainy spell will continue until November 7, gradually reducing in intensity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, advising government authorities to remain prepared for heavy rainfall in specific districts on Saturday., Chennai News, Times Now