Persistent heavy rains and Districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry could cause water logging in areas, slippery roads along with traffic congestion warns IMD.
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Tamil Nadu witnessed relentless rainfall on Friday, causing the Thamirabarani River to swell and overflow in several regions. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to evacuate and move to safer locations to avoid potential risks. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed emergency response teams to assist those affected.
In Chennai, flood alerts were announced near the Redhills and Chembarambakkam reservoirs due to rising water levels, and the discharge from the Poondi dam was increased to 12,000 cusecs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the rains will continue until December 16.
Schools closed: As heavy rain continued to lash Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, schools in multiple areas of the region have been shut. Puducherry Education Minister Namachivayam announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal on Friday. Similarly, Madurai District Collector M C Sangeetha has declared a holiday for all schools in the district on Friday, citing the persistent downpour.
Persistent heavy rains and Districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry could cause water logging in areas, slippery roads along with traffic congestion warns IMD.
Parts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu may receive thunderstorms, and lightning with moderate rains.
Other districts like Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar may also experience light thunderstorm and lighting, says weather forecasts by IMD.
A flood like situation persisted in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu after torrential rains hit the region today.-PTI
Heavy rainfall caused a breach in the Periyadurai Canal on Friday, leading to flooding in nearby areas of Dindigul.
The heavy rains have also caused significant waterlogging in parts of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Tambaram and T Nagar have been particularly affected, with severe waterlogging reported in T Nagar following Thursdayâs downpour.
Tamil Nadu witnessed relentless rainfall on Friday, causing the Thamirabarani River to swell and overflow in several regions. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to evacuate and move to safer locations to avoid potential risks. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed emergency response teams to assist those affected.
In Chennai, flood alerts were announced near the Redhills and Chembarambakkam reservoirs due to rising water levels, and the discharge from the Poondi dam was increased to 12,000 cusecs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the rains will continue until December 16.
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