Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rains Batter Chennai, Other Regions

Heavy rains battered Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department issued a warning about a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, saying that it is likely to turn into a depression. Several roads and areas were also flooded by the downpour. Meanwhile, the government declared a holiday for schools and colleges, asking people to remain alert and keep a check on the TN Alert App for weather updates.

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Updated on: 15 October 2024 3:30 pm

Chennai Rains: Waterlogged road in Chennai | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

A young woman on a waterlogged road as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an red alert, predicting heavy rains, in Chennai.

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Heavy rain in Chennai | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

People amid rain as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an red alert, predicting heavy rains, in Chennai.

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Chennai Rains: Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects rain water removal works | Photo: PTI

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects rain water removal works on VP Raman Road and adjoining streets under Chepauk Triplicane block in Chennai.

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Chennai Rains: Cars parked on Velachery flyover | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

Residents park their cars on Velachery flyover as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an red alert, predicting heavy rains, in Chennai.

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Chennai Rains | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

A woman walks amid rain in Chennai.

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Tamil Nadu Rain | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

People amid rain as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an red alert, predicting heavy rains, in Chennai.

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Chennai Rains: Satellite image of Clouds over southern India | Photo: PTI

Satellite image taken between 05:15 pm to 05:42 pm IST on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for southern states for the next few days.