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Chennai faces heavy rain and flooding as monsoon intensifies
The northeast monsoon has entered an active phase in Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to Chennai and several surrounding districts. Following intense downpours on Saturday night, which saw North Chennai record between 6 cm and 10 cm of rain in less than an hour, widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions occurred across the city.
Chennai recorded significant rainfall in multiple locations, with Paris (Ward 60) measuring 36.34 cm. While a red alert was previously issued, it has since been withdrawn as atmospheric circulation moved east. However, an orange alert remains in effect for Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, and the Nilgiris, with heavy rain forecasts continuing through Monday.
Chief Minister Vijay reviewed monsoon preparedness at the Greater Chennai Corporation headquarters, monitoring subways and waterlogging-prone areas via CCTV. Authorities have deployed three NDRF teams, totaling 90 personnel, to assist with potential rescue operations. The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) also issued emergency SOS messages to residents' mobile phones as a precaution.
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Bay of Bengal · Chennai · G S Sameeran · Greater Chennai Corporation · India Meteorological Department · National Disaster Response Force · Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu Police · Vijay
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three NDRF rescue teams totaling 90 personnel were deployed in Chennai.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The IMD issued a yellow alert for 17 districts until October 23. thefederal.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal around October 19. newstodaynet.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] North Chennai recorded between 6 cm and 10 cm of rainfall in less than an hour. thefederal.com · www.news18.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Heavy rains caused widespread waterlogging in Chennai and its suburbs. thefederal.com · india.timesofnews.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.malaimurasu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chief Minister Vijay reviewed monsoon preparedness at the GCC headquarters. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Six locations in Chennai recorded more than 20 cm of rainfall within a 24-hour period. www.vikatan.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] All 22 subways in Chennai were cleared of water and reopened for traffic by Sunday morning. www.ibc24.in · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Three NDRF teams, totaling 90 personnel, were deployed to assist with potential rescue operations. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.ibc24.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TNSDMA sent emergency SOS messages with warning tones to residents' mobile phones. www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The red alert previously issued for Chennai was withdrawn as the atmospheric circulation moved east. www.maalaimalar.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An orange warning was issued for Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, and Nilgiris due to heavy rain forecasts. www.maalaimalar.com