Heavy Rains Creates Havoc in Chennai
Heavy rain lashed Chennai continuously for 24 hours since 6th November. This is the heaviest rainfall on record since 2015.
Heavy rain lashed Chennai from 6th November continuously for 24 hours which led to flooding of most areas The gates of three city reservoirs had to be opened to let out surplus water. This is the heaviest rainfall on record since 2015. In 24 hours from Saturday 8.30am to Sunday morning, Chennai received heavy rainfall and on Sunday received intermittent rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh till Tuesday. Though in Chennai the rainfall stopped on Sunday night, mild to moderate, intermittent rainfall was reported in other regions of Tamil Nadu, including Erode and Tiruvarur.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDRF) has deployed four of its teams in Tamil Nadu on the state government's request. While one team each has been deployed in Thiruvallur and Chengalpattu district, two others are in Madurai district.
Schools and colleges in Chennai and three other districts have been ordered to stay shut for the next two days. Most government offices will remain shut on Monday. Chief Minister M K Stalin has appealed to private firms to announce a holiday or allow employees to work from home. Some flight operations were affected, but no major disruption was reported in services. Airport authorities allowed passengers who arrived late due to heavy rainfall to board their flights.Many vehicles were stranded and people had to wade through knee-deep water; some of the residents even complained of water entering their houses. At least six subways were closed for traffic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin and assured him of all possible support from the Centre in rescue and relief work and prayed for everyone's well-being and safety
Correction: Three reservoirs.
