In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected preparedness of the state.
Rain lashed several parts of Chennai on October 16. The downpour has brought the temperature further down in the city. According to IMD, the maximum and minimum temperature in Chennai are expected to hover between 28 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius respectively.
A video of superstar Rajinikanth's residence in Chennai is doing rounds on social media wherein the premises of his are seen completely waterlogged. Check out the video here.
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 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 rains: The Tamil Nadu government has issued a work-from-home advisory for employees in the worst-affected areas from October 15 to 18.
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.
Cyclone Michaung: Due to the severe storm, Chennai is also facing acute power cuts across the city. At least 12 people have also lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai.
Cyclone Michaung: A total of 236 relief camps have been set up across eight locations in Tamil Nadu, providing food, water, and other basic amenities to 9,634 individuals to date.
Chennai airport: The authorities stated that the airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 9 am on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions.
Tamil Nadu rains: Chennai received heavy rains throughout the day on Wednesday, and the intensity of the showers increased in the evening, resulting in significant traffic jams across the city.
Tamil Nadu rains: From October 1 till date, the region of Tamil Nadu recorded 12 cm of rainfall during the ongoing Northeast Monsoon against the normal rainfall of 19 cm, which is 40 per cent less than normal. Schools in the Chennai and Madurai districts are closed today due to heavy rainfall.
Chennai has been receiving rain since the last night causing trouble for those who have to go outside for their routine work.
Tamil Nadu rains: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in several districts on Saturday.
Tamil Nadu rains: Schools and colleges located in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Sivaganga, Dindigul, Madurai, and other districts have declared a holiday on Friday.
Tamil Nadu: According to the Regional Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is on the forecast in Chennai till November 2 and heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur in adjoining districts Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu among others in the next few days.
For the first time in three decades, Nungambakkam, a core city area recorded 8 CM in a single day and suburban Red Hills 13 CM followed by 12 CM in Perambur, also in the city.
Scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, north Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh from January 5 to 7.
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Chennai. TN CM MK Stalin visited Flood Control Room of Greater Chennai Corporation to review rain, relief, and rescue works in various parts of the city. As several coastal areas of Tamil Nadu bear the brunt of heavy rains, netizens are sharing photos of people struggling with it. Pictures and videos from Chennai have gone viral on social media.
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging, traffic congestion in several parts of Chennai. Red alert has been issued in Chennai and surrounding districts of Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, and Chinglepet.
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