Zoom News : Dec 31, 2021, 07:19 AM
Tamil Nadu : After heavy rains in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a red alert has been declared in four districts of the state. Heavy rains led to heavy water logging on roads and subways in Chennai. Three people have died here on Thursday.Red alert in these districtsRegarding the rain-related situation in Chennai, State Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said, “A red alert has been declared in four districts. These include Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chenglepattu districts. Here, in view of these circumstances, the Chief Minister of the state MK Stalin visited the flood control room. The Chief Minister, who arrived at the Greater Chennai Corporation's flood control room on Thursday, took stock of the flood situation in various parts of the city and the relief and rescue work being carried out in it.3 people diedState Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said that three people have died. These include two women and a boy. Three people died in rain-related electric shocks on Thursday following unprecedented torrential rains in Chennai, the minister said. Due to heavy water logging in the city, the traffic condition remained very bad on Thursday, while the common people had to face many other problems as well. It has been told by the Greater Chennai Corporation that more than 145 pumps have been used to remove the flood water. Metro services were also affected due to rain.Meteorological Department said this thingThe Indian Meteorological Department said that there has been heavy rain in many areas during the afternoon. According to the department, Chennai's MRC Nagar has recorded the highest rainfall of 17.65 cm. According to the department, it has rained up to 14.65 cm in Nungambakkam, 10 cm in Meenambakkam. The IMD said that heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is very likely to continue over the adjoining areas of North Coastal Tamil Nadu and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next three days and reduce thereafter.