In Pics | Heavy rains lash Chennai, disrupts normal lifeWith parts of Tamil Nadu witnessing heavy downpours since Sunday evening, authorities declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts. Meanwhile, the India Meteorology Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and three neighbouring districts.
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In Pics | Heavy rains lash Chennai, disrupt normal life
Heavy rains lashed Chennai on Monday bringing relief from the scorching heat. Credit: PTI Photo
Several places in the city were inundated leading to water-logging and heavy traffic on Monday morning due to the incessant rains. Credit: PTI Photo
Vehicles drove through several waterlogged roads, including the Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, after the rainfall in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo
With the city witnessing heavy downpours, authorities decided to declare a holiday for schools and colleges. Credit: PTI Photo
So far, a holiday has been declared for schools in six districts—Ranipet, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Vellore. Credit: PTI Photo
The weather office forecast more spells of rain for the city and its suburbs today. Credit: PTI Photo