Tamil Nadu Chennai Rains, Weather Today Live Updates: IMD issues red alert, 8 flights cancelled amid heavy rain

Tamil Nadu Chennai Rains, Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: IT companies have also issued work-for-home orders between October 15 and 18.

Tamil Nadu Chennai Rains, Weather Forecast Today Live News Updates: At least eight flights were cancelled as heavy rain lashed different parts of Tamil Nadu today, including Chennai. This comes from a well-marked low-pressure area over central parts of the south Bay of Bengal. Chennai has been witnessing heavy downpours since last night and the state government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the city and surrounding districts.

What’s the situation in Chennai? This morning, several city areas have seen waterlogging as heavy rain lashed the state. IT companies have also issued work-for-home orders between October 15 and 18. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday took stock of the preparations and steps taken by authorities to tackle the situation. The chief minister also directed that the National Disaster Response Force and Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force be deployed in advance.

What is IMD saying? Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on October 15 and 16, and over South Interior Karnataka on October 17. The met department has advised residents in affected regions to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to avoid any adverse impacts.

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14:01 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Deputy CM Stalin confirms situation under control

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected the Integrated Control and Command Centre, in Chennai and informed about the situation and said that the highest rainfall around 6 cm was recorded in the Sholinganallur and Teynampet area of Chennai.

Speaking about the rain situation, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, " Around 5 cm average rainfall has been recorded in Chennai in the last 24 hours. Things are very much under control. The highest rainfall has been recorded in Sholinganallur and Teynampet area, around 6 cm. No power cuts were encountered in any area in Chennai." "Tree falling has been reported in around 8 areas and the team is already on duty to clear it. All the trees will be cleared in approximately one to one and a half hours after the rain has stopped. 26 teams from NDRF and SDRF have been readily positioned in Chennai and all the coastal areas. Out of 22 subways in Chennai, two subways have been flooded and the traffic has been closed," informed the Deputy CM. (ANI)

12:20 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Brace for a stormy Tuesday!

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicts a day of dramatic weather ahead. Expect the sky to be mostly cloudy, with thunderstorms and lightning. Moderate to heavy rain is set to sweep through various areas until evening.

12:00 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: IMD predicts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Chennai, surrounding districts and Puducherry

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several areas on Wednesday, with isolated instances of extremely heavy rain expected. Affected regions include the districts of Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, along with the Puducherry and Karaikal areas.

11:48 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: IMD issues red alert, 8 flights cancelled as heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu

Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu has led to the cancellation of eight flights to and from Chennai, including services from Bengaluru, Andaman, New Delhi, and Muscat. The cancelled flights include Akasa Air and IndiGo services, with disruptions affecting both arrivals and departures, according to the ANI reports. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates due to potential changes in flight schedules.

11:32 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Pumps deployed to prevent waterlogging

Chennai authorities have also deployed nearly 1,000 pumps, including submersible motors powered by backup diesel generators, to mitigate potential water logging.

11:30 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Over 160 relief centers set up

The government said relief centres have been set up, and food and medical supplies are being stocked in case of emergency. Over 160 relief centres, equipped with essential supplies like milk and biscuits, are now operational in the most at-risk areas.

11:26 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Emergency measures in place

Chennai city authorities have mobilised 300 specially trained police personnel to low-lying areas, and a temporary control room has been established to coordinate with civic bodies and emergency services, as the city prepares for the storm.

11:21 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inspects flood-prone areas as heavy rains hit Chengalpattu districts

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin held a meeting to assess the state's preparedness, directing the deployment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in flood-prone areas.

He also inspected flood-prone zones near the Narayanapuram lake. Chengalpattu districts like Maduranthagam, Cheyyur, and Thirukkalukundram were also affected. Local authorities are monitoring the situation as visuals show flooded streets across the city.

11:18 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Relentless rainfall triggers waterlogging and traffic chaos in Chennai and nearby districts

Heavy rainfall lashed Tamil Nadu’s Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls on Tuesday.

11:14 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: RMC issues 'red' alert for Chennai and north Tamil Nadu districts

Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall due to an emerging low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal. Chennai, along with the other north Tamil Nadu districts — Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur — are expected to receive up to 20 cm of rain in the next few days.

11:10 (IST) 15 Oct 2024
Chennai Rain Live: Schools and colleges shut in Chennai and neighbouring districts

As a major weather system looms over Tamil Nadu, the state government has taken measures to mitigate the expected impact of the heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days.

Chief Minister M K Stalin declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai and surrounding districts for Tuesday, with further instructions for employees in the IT sector to work from home between October 15 and 18.

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