New Delhi: Chennai received 20 CM of rain on Sunday, leading to all-round water-logging, forcing authorities to issue an order to schools in the state capital to stay shut for the next two days. The weather office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall today in 14 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, Vellore, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, among others.
Most government offices will remain shut today.
Chief Minister M K Stalin has appealed to private firms to announce a holiday or allow employees to work from home.
Health Minister Ma Subramanian said Chennai experienced 20 cm rain in about 12 hours since last night. According to IMD data, the rainfall ranged between 10 CM and 23 CM in Chennai and its suburbs.
Nov 08, 2021 14:00 (IST)
IMD Warns Of Extremely Heavy Rain In Parts Of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over some parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on November 10 and 11 which may inundate roads and low-lying areas, and cause riverine flooding in some catchment areas, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. A cyclonic circulation lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea extending up to middle tropospheric levels. Under its influence, a low pressure area is very likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.
Nov 08, 2021 13:34 (IST)
Incessant Rains Hit Normal Life In Puducherry
Normal life was hit in Puducherry on Monday and educational institutions were closed due to incessant rains under the influence of a cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal. Puducherry, which has been receiving rains since the onset of the north-east monsoon, registered 6.1 cm rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 AM on Monday.
Nov 08, 2021 12:42 (IST)
Chief Minister MK Stalin Distributes Relief Material
Chief Minister MK Stalin, dressed in a raincoat, was seen distributing relief material. Mr Stalin has announced a two-day holiday for schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Kancheepuram districts due to heavy rainfall. He would review situation at 8 locations today and distribute relief to affected people.
Nov 08, 2021 12:15 (IST)
Weather Update Tamil Nadu: More Rainfall In North Coastal Tamil Nadu
The weather department has predicted that isolated places in north coastal Tamil Nadu will receive heavy to very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall throughout Sunday due to the influence of a cyclonic circulation in Bay of Bengal. The department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday. It has also warned of another spell of rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Nov 08, 2021 11:23 (IST)
Weather Update Tamil Nadu: More Rainfall In 12 Tamil Nadu Districts
The weather office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall today in 14 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, Vellore, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, among others.
Nov 08, 2021 10:01 (IST)
The state government has set up pump sets in 500 locations to remove the logged water. Further, 50,000 food packets were also distributed. Relief camps providing food, shelter and medical care have been opened in the city.
Nov 08, 2021 09:26 (IST)
The weather office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall today in 14 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, Vellore, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, among others.
Nov 08, 2021 08:38 (IST)
A flood alert has been issued in Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on the banks of River Adyar. Schools have been ordered to stay shut in Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram districts.
Nov 08, 2021 08:16 (IST)
Chief Minister M K Stalin has appealed to private firms to announce a holiday or allow employees to work from home.
