by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rain for Chennai and its neighbouring district on 15 and 16 October.

The IMD issued a Red Alert for the region due to a low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal.

According to The Times of India, the downpour has caused significant waterlogging and traffic congestion in Chennai.

In response, the National Association of Container Freight Stations (NACFS) issued a statement warning of significant disruptions to container movement by road and rail.

"There may be delays in the transport and clearance of both import and export containers from all CFS and terminals," said the NACFS in an advisory.

Kuehne+Nagel reports that delays due to the severe weather conditions are likely to occur at the ports of Chennai, Kattupalli and Ennore.