Incessant rain pounded several Tamil Nadu districts overnight, and continued throughout the day on Thursday, leading to widespread flooding and waterlogging across the southern state.
A 'red alert' for heavy rainfall - issued Wednesday for 20 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai - was withdrawn Thursday evening after the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal which had concentrated into a depression (and triggered the alarm) weakened at nightfall.
Chennai airport also resumed normal operations after suspending arrivals between 1.15 pm and 6 pm on Thursday over fears of crosswinds.
Schools and colleges were closed in Chennai and other districts for a fourth straight day, and several areas in the capital remained waterlogged for a fifth straight day. Ever since Sunday, a deluge of videos have surfaced on social media showing cars and two-wheelers partially submerged and people wading through knee-deep water in many places.
Northern parts of the state, including Chennai and nearby Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Villupuram, were among the worst affected by the rainfall -- which is the heaviest in the state since the 2015 floods. At least 14 people have died in rain-related incidents this past week, a senior official told news agency ANI.
Andhra Pradesh is now prepping for heavy rains, with a wary eye on another low-pressure area likely to hit next week.
Here are Highlights on Tamil Nadu Rain:
Tamil Nadu: Heavy waterlogging continues in Chennai following incessant rains. Visuals from Egmore High Road pic.twitter.com/G1JvIjFCgq
- ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
Chennai Rain: Rain Red Alert Withdrawn For Chennai, Flight Arrivals Resume: 10 FactsA 'red alert' for heavy rainfall - issued for eight Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai - was withdrawn after the depression that triggered the alarm, and led to widespread flooding in the city and across the state, weakened at nightfall.
Heavy waterlogging in several parts of Chennai due to incessant rainfall. Visuals from Akbar Sahib Street in Triplicane, Chennai. #TamilNaduRains pic.twitter.com/WWi7s5QvHq
- ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
"Our government is on the ground. Our CM is spending 7-8 hours on the ground everyday overseeing rescue efforts": A Saravanan (@asaravanan21), DMK Spokesperson, on the relief efforts amid #ChennaiRains pic.twitter.com/DY4j2DvisG
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 11, 2021
Watch: Chennai's Woman Cop Carries Unconscious Man On Shoulders To SafetyAs Chennai tackles waterlogging due to heavy rain over the past few days, a woman police inspector has set an example by leading rescue work from the front.
Chennai | Streets near High Court Metro Station waterlogged due to incessant rainfall in the city#TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/DcqxTiPYr8
- ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
The incessant rains in Chennai have become a cause for worry.
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 11, 2021
Requesting our brothers & sisters in the state to follow all safety measures.
And an appeal to Congress workers- please help in relief & rescue work.
Take care, #Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Floods: Chennai Airport Halts Arrivals Till 6 pm Due To Severe Rain, Heavy WindsChennai airport has suspended all flights arriving between 1.15 and 6 pm in view of severe rains and heavy crosswinds, while departures will continue as scheduled.
Tamil Nadu | Tree clearing operation underway in Chennai's Kodambakkam area even as rain continues to lash the city pic.twitter.com/XUz0f66t9R
- ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
NDRF In action @ TN & Pondicherry pic.twitter.com/Aaz7m5TAa1
- 4 NDRF ARAKKONAM (@04NDRF) November 11, 2021
Watch: ESI Hospital In Chennai Flooded With Water After Heavy Rain
Chennai Rain: But We Are Tax-Paying Citizens - Anger, Desperation In Flooded ChennaiTamil Nadu | Incessant rain causes water-logging at several parts of Chennai pic.twitter.com/Wu3wruFKbG
- ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
