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Heavy Rain In Chennai: CM Vijay Directs Ministers To Return Immediately
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News18•18-10-2026, 13:19
Heavy Rain In Chennai: CM Vijay Directs Ministers To Return Immediately
- •Heavy overnight downpour lashed Chennai, causing rainwater to flood roads and disrupt traffic flow.
- •Parry's Corner recorded the maximum rainfall of 36 cm, with severe waterlogging reported across multiple areas.
- •Chief Minister Vijay has ordered all appointed in-charge ministers to return to Chennai immediately.
- •The Meteorological Department has warned of continued heavy rainfall in Chennai and several districts for the next two days.
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Chief Minister Vijay ordered in-charge ministers to return to Chennai immediately as heavy downpours lashed the city overnight, causing severe waterlogging and with the Meteorological Department warning of continued rain for the next two days due to an atmospheric circulation.
The maximum rainfall was recorded in North Chennai locations, with Parry's Corner receiving 36 cm, Kathivakkam near Tiruvottiyur recording 33 cm, and Sathangadu registering 25 cm of rainfall.
The Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Trichy, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai, and Erode districts.
