Chennai : Heavy downpour that started last midnight races without respite in Tamil Nadu leading authorities to announce holiday for educational institutions. 10 flights to Chennai were diverted to Bengaluru owing to bad landing conditions.
The District Collectors declared holiday for educational institutions in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet and Meenakshipuram.
Chennai received 13.7 cm of rain from 5:30 am this dawn. Low-lying areas are flooded. The IMD forecast for intense showers to continue until 10 am and for rains to continue tomorrow in several districts including Chennai.
