In Pics | Incessant rains lash Tamil Nadu; normal life affected

Continuous and heavy rainfall since last evening has disrupter the daily lives in Tamil Nadu. India Meteorological Department said a well-marked low-pressure area lay over the Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, rainfall is expected till November 13 and it could be heavy to very heavy in select regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Widespread moderate-to-heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday, disrupting normal life. Credit: PTI Photo

The IMD said a well-marked low-pressure area lay over the Bay of Bengal and under its influence, the rainfall could be heavy to very heavy in select regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and is expected till November 13. Credit: PTI Photo

Almost all parts of Chennai, the neighbouring districts of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet, coastal regions falling under Villupuram, Cuddalore, the Cauvery Delta zone regions including Thanjavur district and southern Ramanathapuram as well experienced rainfall. Credit: PTI Photo

Intermittent showers began on the night of Thursday and they intensified in several regions leading to waterlogging and disruption in vehicular movement. Areas falling under districts including Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Kancheepuram, Chennai and Tiruvallur witnessed heavy rains ranging between 7 cm to 11 cm. Credit: PTI Photo

The territorial government declared a holiday for all schools and colleges. KN Nehru, Tamil Nadu Minister for Municipal Administration following an inspection said that all officials are on the spot monitoring the situation. Credit: PTI Photo

Airport sources said flight operations were not affected. The arrival and departure of flights were 'on time,' they said. Credit: PTI Photo