With northeast monsoon in full fury, the Tamil Nadu government has declared an Orange alert for seven districts and holiday for schools and colleges. Credit: AFP Photo
The orange alert has been issued for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Villupuram and Vellore districts. Credit: AFP Photo
Chennai and Tiruvallur have declared holidays for both schools and colleges; only schools are shut in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Villupuram, and Vellore districts. Credit: AFP Photo
Since the northeast monsoon hit Tamil Nadu on October 29, rain has been lashing many parts of the state with the capital city Chennai and adjacent districts facing heavy to very heavy fall. Credit: PTI Photo
The weathermen have predicted heavy to very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu till November 5 with thunder and lightning. Credit: PTI Photo
People were evacuated from low-lying areas and relief centres have been opened at places with heavy to very heavy rain. Credit: PTI Photo
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvanamallai districts of Tamil Nadu in the next 24 hours. Credit: PTI Photo
This picture shows people making way through a flooded street during a heavy monsoon rainfall. Credit: AFP Photo
Motorists make their way along a street amid a heavy monsoon rainfall in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo
(Published 02 November 2022, 06:23 IST)