The covers are being removed, and ground staff are working to dry the pitch. An inspection is scheduled in 10 minutes, with the hope of resuming play shortly.
With the forecast predicting scattered showers for Tuesday too, India's hopes of salvaging the Test rest on the partnership of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma.
The ball is only 14.1 overs old and is expected to aid the bowlers once play resumes.