Heavy rain continues in Chennai, waterlogging in several areas
Heavy rain continued in Chennai and surrounding districts in Tamil Nadu for the second consecutive day, marking the arrival of the northeast monsoon.
Heavy rain continued in Chennai and surrounding districts in Tamil Nadu for the second consecutive day, marking the arrival of the northeast monsoon.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a red alert for October 16 in Chennai and the surrounding districts of Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.
The RMC, in the statement, also said that 18 districts of Tamil Nadu will receive heavy rains till October 5 and issued a yellow alert in these districts.
After a short period of relief, lasting only a week, Kolkatans and residents of south Bengal are witnessing yet another wave of hot and humid weather.
The Regional Meteorological Centre is considering plans to set up two radars in the state to enhance the spectrum of weather forecasting in the state.
The city recorded 37.4 degree Celsius as the highest temperature today, which was two degrees above the normal temperature generally prevailing in the city during this time of the year.
