The IMD has issued an extremely heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, impacting flights and trains in Chennai and nearby districts. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday and deployed disaster management teams to handle the situation.
Chennai: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Chennai on October 15 as the city embraced monsoon. Waterlogging witnessed in Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall in the area. The IMD has predicted heavy to very-heavy rains across Tamil Nadu over the next three days.
Chennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.
Chennai weather updates: In Thoothukudi, rainfall persists through the night, causing 40 lakes in the Kovilpatti area to reach full capacity. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and lightning in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 19.
Heavy rains lashed parts of Chennai, and strong wind blew, uprooting treets and causing waterlogging in various parts of the city. Showers have been predicted in several parts of Tamil Nadu.
It may be noted that 3 people lost their lives in Chennai due to electrocution and four subways were closed due to waterlogging.
Rains continue to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu with Tiruchi district receiving heavy rain. The weather department has issued an 'orange' alert forecasting heavy to heavy rainfall.
Tamil Nadu Weather Forecast, Chennai Rains: IMD has predicted that heavy rainfall will lash several districts in Tamil Nadu till Tuesday.
At least 10,500 people are accommodated in relief centres in 12 districts and this includes 620 people accommodated in five relief centres of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
Since the start of the Northeast monsoon in October, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regions have experienced about 43 per cent excess rainfall, a weather official said.
With the death of two children, toll in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu climbed to seven on Wednesday.
Schools and colleges remained closed for the second day today in view of the rains in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts.
Five people have died in rain-related incidents in different parts of Tamil Nadu since Monday when north east monsoon dumped heavy showers.
Schools and colleges in Chennai are closed today after the weather office warned of heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu.
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