The Regional Met Department has said that the cyclone was progressing at a speed of 12 kms an hour. Dr. Balachandran, the director told that Chennai, Kanchipuram, Puducherry and South Andhra districts also will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. The cyclone though has reduced its intensity, rains are to continue for another 36 hours after the landfall. <br/><br/>The State Government has made all precautionary arrangements in case of any eventuality of Cyclone Vardah. Rains have started in Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts. More than 2000 people from Tiruvallur and people from 44 villages of Kanchipuram have been shifted to safety. <br/><br/>People have been asked not to panic but listen to the government radio and television for reliable information.Seven NDRF teams have been sent to the vulnerable places. Cyclone warning signal No.10 has been hoisted at Ennore port as the cyclone is likely to make a landfall near Gummidipoondi. <br/><br/>The Indian Airforce and the Navy are also on high alert to attend to immediate needs of the State Government. People who were affected by rains last year appreciate the role of the defence forces in rescue and relief efforts. As the cyclone advances, people have been asked to stay indoors as a precautionary measure. Educational institutions in four districts will remain closed for today. <br/>