In Pictures | Aftermath of Tamil Nadu rains

A photo gallery on the rescue, relief and repair works undertaken a day after heavy rains in the State

A well-marked low pressure area brought in heavy rains to Tamil Nadu, especially in Chennai and surrounding districts on Tuesday (October 15, 2024). The weather system caused heavy downpour in many districts across the State as well.

Cholavaram received an extremely heavy rainfall of 30.2 cm of rainfall till 6 a.m. on Wednesday (October 16, 2024). Red Hills and Avadi were among the other places that received intense rainfall of 28 cm and 26 cm respectively till 6 a.m.

The India Meteorological Department’s flash flood risk outlook has predicted possibility of moderate flash flood risk in Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Perambalur, Salem, Tiruchi, Tiruvallur and Vellore districts till Thursday (October 17, 2024) morning.

On Wednesday, the rain-affected areas began to limp back to normalcy as various rescue and relief woks are underway. 

Published - October 16, 2024 03:14 pm IST