IN PICS | Heavy rain lashes parts of Chennai, causes waterlogging in the city

IN PICS | Heavy rain lashes parts of Chennai, causes waterlogging in the city
(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
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(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

Heavy rains continue to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in the city.

(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

Thunderstorm and lightning is very likely at isolated places over Chengalpattu and Kancheepuramuram districts.

(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

12 flights have been cancelled at Chennai airport due to low passenger turnout. At least 14 flights have been delayed due to heavy rains.

(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

The Regional Meteorological Centre issued fresh Red alert warnings for Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalapattu and Kanchipuram districts for October 16 and 17.

(Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

In view of the heavy rain forecast, the State government on Tuesday declared October 16 as a holiday for government offices except for the departments that handle essential services and public sector undertakings, schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts.

(Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)

Anticipating the rainfall in the region, residents living around Velachery parked their cars on the Velachery flyover in an attempt to prevent any damage to their vehicles.

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