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Chennai Flooded By Heavy Rains As Orange Alert Issued For Four Districts
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News18•19-10-2026, 10:50
Chennai Flooded By Heavy Rains As Orange Alert Issued For Four Districts
- •Chennai faced severe waterlogging after torrential overnight thunderstorms lashed the city, with Parrys Corner recording an astonishing 36 cm of rain.
- •The Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruchi, Coimbatore, and the Nilgiris.
- •Chief Minister Vijay inspected the Chennai Corporation control centre at Ripon Buildings to monitor relief operations and water drainage.
- •Heavy to very heavy rain is forecasted across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu as the northeast monsoon continues to deliver intense showers.
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The Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruchi, Coimbatore, and the Nilgiris districts.
Chennai experienced heavy thunderstorms, with Parrys Corner recording the highest rainfall at 36 cm, Kathivakkam recording 33 cm, and Sathangadu registering 25 cm.
Chief Minister Vijay visited and inspected the Chennai Corporation’s control center at Ripon Buildings, accompanied by ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Arunraj, to oversee the situation after heavy waterlogging.
