Parts of Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rainfall over the next few days due to depression over Bay of Bengal, leading to waterlogging in parts of the state.
The depression, that moved towards the metropolis on Thursday is all set to cross the coast here soon while the authorities used heavy-duty motors, robotic excavators and deployed its full manpower to pump out water, de-clog drains, remove trash and uprooted trees.
The death toll due to heavy rainfall in the state of Tamil Nadu stands at 14 now.
The government has declared holidays in Chennai and adjoining districts and the principals and teachers do not want the children to face a gap in their studies again due to the festival holidays and now due to rains.
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts and Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
Four persons lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Chennai, Theni, and Madurai districts 'in the past 24 hours and 16 heads of cattle died, an official release said.
Aided by cyclonic circulation during monsoon, Chennai and nearby regions experienced intense rains in about 24 hours, leading to inundation of most areas here on Sunday and opening up of sluice gates of three city reservoirs to let out surplus water. Since the start of the Northeast monsoon in October, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regions have experienced about 43 percent excess rainfall.
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.
On Saturday night, Chennai recorded the highest rainfall since 2015 as incessant showers lashed the city overnight. Nonstop rain from 8.30 p.m. on Saturday till 5 a.m. on Sunday left the city inundated with water entering homes in several low-lying areas.
The school headmistress said that it was unintentional and that the students were earlier also had caste put against their name in the attendance register
Petrol and diesel prices hiked by 0.31 to 0.37 paisa on Thursday after a pause of two straight days. In the national capital, petrol and diesel rates jumped 35 paise to cost ₹ 104.79 and ₹ 93.52 per litre respectively, according to Indian Oil Corporation.
CSK reached the target of 173 with two balls to spare with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni remaining not out on 18 off six deliveries.
With the rising water level, the reservoir has commenced releasing surplus water since 2 p.m. on Sunday.
"The searches, so far, have resulted in the detection of undisclosed income of over Rs 300 cr and unaccounted cash of Rs 9 cr has been seized," CBDT said in a statement.
In a bid to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in collaboration with Chennai Port Trust organised a cycle rally as a part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' on Saturday. A total of 200 people participated in the rally and were seen cycling for 6.5 km.
The last ten days of September are expected to provide good showers in Chennai and the districts surrounding it, including Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, according to the IMD officials.
A total of 34 students have tested Covid positive on Wednesday taking the total number of students to 117 since September 1 when the schools in Tamil Nadu for Classes 9 to 12 reopened in the state
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the tremors were felt after 12.35 pm today.
In a statement, the Minister said that the facility will be inaugurated by CM MK Stalin, which is coming up at the DMS campus, will be opened within the next ten days.
During the searches, various incriminating documents including books relating to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed terrorist organization, seven digital devices including mobile phones, SIM cards, and tablets were seized, the NIA official said, adding that further investigation in the case continues.
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