Heavy Rain in Tamil Nadu Kills 55 in 5 days; Flights, Trains Hit in Chennai

CHENNAI: 55 people have died in Tamil Nadu in the last five days as heavy rain continued to lash several parts of the state. Most of the deaths have been reported from Cuddalore. In capital Chennai, many areas were flooded, trains and flights were delayed and schools and colleges were closed on Friday, bringing the city to a virtual standstill.

Seven people have died in rain-related incidents in the state in the last 24 hours as the North East Monsoon continued to lash several districts.

No relief is expected anytime soon. The MeT department has warned of very heavy showers over the next 24 hours in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Vellore districts due to the formation of a new trough of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.

Chennai has received 14.9 cm of rainfall since last night. Incessant rain has caused water-logging in parts of Chennai including St Thomas Mount, Velacherry, Anna Nagar and T Nagar.

Rail tracks have also been submerged at many places, resulting in delays in arrival and departure of trains at the Chennai Central Station. As many as 26 flights have been delayed.

Schools and colleges in Chennai, Vellore, Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram were ordered to remain close following the Met department’s forecast.

This was the third time that a holiday has was declared for educational institutions in Chennai since November 9, when a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed near the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast, resulting in heavy rain and consequent flood in many parts of the state. Cuddalore, 180 kms from Chennai, was the worst hit.

Power supply was also disrupted in some areas.

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Source:Ndtv