Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu, Orange Alert for Four Districts

Heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life across Tamil Nadu, with Chennai and several other parts of the state experiencing widespread showers from Saturday evening until midnight. Waterlogging on roads caused considerable inconvenience to motorists. In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris for Monday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Northern, western, central and southern parts of the state are also expected to experience intense showers. The weather department forecast heavy rainfall in Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tiruvallur, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi districts. Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid venturing outdoors unless necessary.

Several areas in Chennai and its surrounding localities recorded substantial rainfall. According to the available rainfall figures, Paris recorded the highest rainfall at 36 cm, followed by Kathivakkam at 34 cm, Chennai Central at 27 cm and Sathankadu at 26 cm. Tiruvottiyur and Ennore received 22 cm each, while MGR Nagar recorded 19 cm. The CD Hospital area in Tondiarpet and Perambur received 18 cm, while Tondiarpet recorded 17 cm. Vadapalani and the Chennai Collectorate area registered 16 cm, while Basin Bridge, Nungambakkam, YMCA Nandanam and Alandur received 15 cm. Significant rainfall was also reported in Manali, Madipakkam, Saligramam, Valasaravakkam, Red Hills and Gummidipoondi, among other locations.