Chennai on red alert as northeast monsoon brings heavy rain; rescue teams deployed
The Greater Chennai Corporation said 22 subways were cleared and nine relief centres were opened as rescue teams responded to the flooding.
- Heavy rains lashed Chennai and neighboring districts over the weekend, marking the first spell of the Northeast monsoon, the Regional Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.
- An upper-air cyclonic circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh triggered the downpour, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue orange and red alerts for heavy rainfall.
- Data from the Chennai Corporation ICCC recorded 36 cm of rainfall in Parrys and 34.4 cm in Kathivakkam; authorities confirmed major thoroughfares and subways were cleared of waterlogging by Sunday morning.
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna inspected flood mitigation efforts while deploying National Disaster Response Force and Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force teams and establishing nine relief centers.
- The IMD's forecast indicates very heavy rain continuing through October 20, with persistent heavy rainfall expected in various districts until October 23.
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Chennai on red alert as northeast monsoon brings heavy rain; rescue teams deployed
Chennai has been placed under a red alert due to forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall expected soon. Surrounding districts such as Kancheepuram and Coimbatore also received an orange alert for heavy rainfall. The Greater Chennai Corporation has undertaken proactive measures to manage the situation effectively. Relief centres have been established, and food distribution efforts are ongoing for affected residents.
Chennai faces an IMD red alert for extremely heavy rainfall as 90 NDRF personnel arrive to support flood preparedness.
Heavy rains lash Chennai, NE monsoon gets active in TN
Chennai, Oct 18 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its neighbouring districts, marking the first spell of the northeast monsoon, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said here on Sunday. Several parts of the city witnessed heavy rains on Saturday night, leaving many localities inundated and causing traffic disruptions. North Chennai bore the initial brunt, recording […]
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