The rainfall in Chennai reached 20 centimeters on Sunday, causing total flooding, forcing the authorities to order schools in the state capital to remain closed for the next two days.
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that 14 areas in Tamil Nadu will have large to very heavy rainfall today, including Chennai, Vellore, Nagapatinan, Karakal and so on. Most government offices will remain closed today.
Chief Minister MK Stalin called on private companies to announce holidays or allow employees to work from home. Health Minister Masuburamanian said that Chennai has experienced 20 centimeters of rain in about 12 hours since last night. According to IMD data, the rainfall in Chennai and its suburbs ranges from 10 cm to 23 cm.
News Source : NDTV
