Rains continued to batter several parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday Nov 13,2015 under
the influence of an active North-East monsoon as the toll in
rain-related incidents in the state stood at 48.
Normal life was thrown out of gear with heavy rains pounding Chennai city, suburbs and neighbouring districts since last night.Many parts of Chennai were marooned under water after a torrential downpour since Thursday night Nov 12,2015
The relentless rain since Thursday night has paralysed normal life in city with people negotiating flooded roads. Residents of several areas, including Ambattur, Avadi, Thirumullaivoyal and Mudichur are confined to their homes in knee deep level water.
Arterial roads including Anna Salai, Poonamallee High Road and GST Road in the city came under sheets of water hitting vehicular movement.
The inundation in the downtown areas around Fort St George, Chennai Central Railway Station, Office of the Commissioner of Police and Kilpauk was heavy.
Long lines of vehicles lined up everywhere and rubber road barricades were seen floating on Poonamalle High Road and vehicles including a city MTC bus stopped mid-way as water rising over two feet clogged the engines.
Also, subways dotting GST Road linking southern suburbs like Adambakkam, Madipakkam and Pazhavanthangal with the city saw severe water-logging slowing down office-goers. Power supply was disrupted in some areas.
Neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram too witnessed good rains
Several lakes in Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram like the sprawling Madurantakam Eri received copious water.
Also, water level in reservoirs that supply drinking water to Chennai --Red Hills, Cholavaram, Chembarambakkam and Poondi has increased.
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had condoled the death of the victims, a majority of whom drowned in flood waters and announced Rs four lakh each to their families as assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund.
The weather office forecast rains in many places in southern districts with heavy rains in some areas and over a few places in northern Tamil Nadu for the next few days.
Heavy rainfall brought daily life to a grinding halt across Tamil Nadu,
as seven districts announced holidays for schools and colleges.
Tirunelveli, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai and
Vellore districts have announced a day’s holiday for schools and
colleges, while Kanyakumari’s District Collector has announced a holiday
for schools.
Anna University and University of Madras affiliated colleges have postponed their examinations.
“The examinations scheduled for Anna University affiliated colleges on
November 12, 13 and 14 are rescheduled on December 21, 22 and 24
respectively,” said S. Ganesan, registrar, Anna University.
“All examinations scheduled today in Madras University have been
cancelled due to the rain. New dates will be announced later,” said
R.Thandavan, vice-chancellor, University of Madras.
Normal life was thrown out of gear with heavy rains pounding Chennai city, suburbs and neighbouring districts since last night.Many parts of Chennai were marooned under water after a torrential downpour since Thursday night Nov 12,2015
The relentless rain since Thursday night has paralysed normal life in city with people negotiating flooded roads. Residents of several areas, including Ambattur, Avadi, Thirumullaivoyal and Mudichur are confined to their homes in knee deep level water.
Arterial roads including Anna Salai, Poonamallee High Road and GST Road in the city came under sheets of water hitting vehicular movement.
The inundation in the downtown areas around Fort St George, Chennai Central Railway Station, Office of the Commissioner of Police and Kilpauk was heavy.
Long lines of vehicles lined up everywhere and rubber road barricades were seen floating on Poonamalle High Road and vehicles including a city MTC bus stopped mid-way as water rising over two feet clogged the engines.
Also, subways dotting GST Road linking southern suburbs like Adambakkam, Madipakkam and Pazhavanthangal with the city saw severe water-logging slowing down office-goers. Power supply was disrupted in some areas.
Neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram too witnessed good rains
Several lakes in Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram like the sprawling Madurantakam Eri received copious water.
Also, water level in reservoirs that supply drinking water to Chennai --Red Hills, Cholavaram, Chembarambakkam and Poondi has increased.
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had condoled the death of the victims, a majority of whom drowned in flood waters and announced Rs four lakh each to their families as assistance from the Disaster Relief Fund.
The weather office forecast rains in many places in southern districts with heavy rains in some areas and over a few places in northern Tamil Nadu for the next few days.
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