Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain in many parts of the state, traffic disrupted, schools and colleges closed

Incessant torrential rains continue to lash various parts of Tamil Nadu, mainly Chennai, now causing severe inconvenience to commuters who are facing heavy traffic congestion. In view of the prevailing situation, the authorities have declared holiday for schools and universities in various districts including Nagapattinam, Kilvelur taluk, Viluppuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai.

Due to Cyclone Mihong, Tamil Nadu this year witnessed unprecedented rainfall as well as massive destruction. Recently, southern districts of Tamil Nadu received heavy rains, causing major damage to public and private property in the state.

What does IMD say?
According to the meteorological monitoring body, strong north-easterly winds blowing at lower tropospheric levels, favorable conditions for the entry of moisture from the Bay of Bengal into Tamil Nadu, are responsible for the actual rainfall pattern over the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu during the next seven days. The Meteorological Department has also predicted heavy rain at different places in ten districts of the state on Sunday.

“It is very likely that moderate rain will continue at isolated places over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal region,” he said.

“It is very likely that coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal will continue to see light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorm and lightning during the day and light rain with lightning during the day,” he said. Will happen.” , ,