No fatalities reported as heavy rain leaves parts of Chennai waterlogged, says GCC
The Minister said additional teams had been mobilised until October 21, as further rain was expected
Heavy rainfall soaked Chennai as the northeast monsoon intensified, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city. The storm persisted throughout the night into Sunday, leading to flooded roads, particularly in North Chennai. Residents struggled to commute due to the challenging conditions. Videos captured by news agencies ANI and PTI depict the heavy rain and flooding in the city.
Chennai locals shared their frustration on social media, including X. The flooding prompted authorities to increase preparedness, deploying over 15,000 sanitation workers overnight for road clearance and water management. The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Response Force, National Disaster Response Force, and State Disaster Response Force teams were also activated to aid in the situation.
The northeast monsoon began on October 17, and the IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy rain until October 23, with the heaviest rainfall expected on October 21. The RMC warned residents about the dangers of waterlogged roads and advised caution while traveling.
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