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Chennai Rain Alert Downgraded to Yellow as Authorities Swiftly Manage Monsoonal Deluge
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News18•18-10-2026, 22:00
Chennai Rain Alert Downgraded to Yellow as Authorities Swiftly Manage Monsoonal Deluge
- •The Regional Meteorological Centre downgraded the red alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts of Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Thiruvallur to yellow.
- •Parry’s Corner in Chennai recorded the highest rainfall of 36 cm over a 24-hour period, followed by Kathivakkam with 34 cm.
- •Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre to review rainfall statistics and direct relief measures.
- •Authorities successfully cleared water stagnation across 35 locations and removed fallen trees from 22 spots without any reported casualties.
- •Disaster response forces, boats, relief shelters, and central kitchens remain fully prepared for any further heavy rainfall.
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The Regional Meteorological Centre downgraded Chennai's red alert to yellow after evaluating updated weather conditions and rainfall forecasts.
Parry’s Corner recorded the highest rainfall at 36 cm, followed closely by Kathivakkam which received 34 cm in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning.
The Greater Chennai Corporation pre-positioned motor pumps, cleared waterlogging across major thoroughfares, readied dozens of boats and temporary relief shelters, and deployed disaster response forces.
