Chennai: Orange alert was issued today in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, amid heavy rains. The Met Office has warned of thundershowers in the state till 8.30 am tomorrow. Puducherry and Karaikal also received heavy rainfall.
Intermittent rains are creating a crisis as authorities try to avoid flooding. More than 10 cm of rain fell in many places. The Chennai Co-operation Commissioner said that these days are the heaviest rainfall in Chennai in 100 years. The rain continues as the hurricane is still close to the coast. The Chennai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu.
