Record rainfall in Chennai hits normal life; flood alert sounded

The northeast monsoon is likely to intensify from next week as a new low pressure is brewing in the southeast Bay of Bengal. However, the meteorological department has suffered a massive blow with the Karaikal and Chennai radars going offline due to technical snags. (Photo | Debadatta Mallick, EPS)

Chembarambakkam reservoir received a copious inflow of rainwater, increasing the water level to 21 feet, against the total capacity of 24 feet. (Photo |R Satish Babu, EPS)

Chief Minister MK Stalin declared two days holiday, on Monday and Tuesday, for schools and colleges in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur districts in the wake of heavy rains.

A flood alert has been issued to those living in low lying areas of Sirukalathur, Kavanur, Kundrathur, Thirumudivakkam, Thiruneermalai, and Adyar

Meanwhile, the flight operations are not affected in Chennai airport till afternoon. However, the airport officials said they are monitoring the release of water from the Chembarambakkam reservoir and are on guard for any impact as the airport is located close to the Adyar River. (Photo |R Satish Babu, EPS)

People rescued using boats from flooded areas in Teynampet on Sunday. (Photo |R Satish Babu, EPS)

140 camps have been established to provide shelter to the affected people. (Photo | R Satish Babu, EPS)

Corporation officials said that the staff was on the field, clearing up water-logging with pumps and ensuring drainage of water. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)

Children playing in the stagnated rainwater, Vyasarpadi subway (Photo | Debadatta Mallick, EPS)

The Ripon building in Chennai seen inundated as rains continued throughout the day. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

A flooded road at Teynampet in Chennai. (Photo | R Satish Babu, EPS)