Tamil Nadu Rains LIVE: Heavy rains disrupt traffic in Chennai, more showers expected in the state

Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Rains LIVE: As heavy rains lashed Tamil Nadu capital Chennai on Sunday evening, traffic movement was affected. Commuters faced severe road jams. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted rains over various districts in Tamil Nadu for the next seven days. Non-stop Rains Paralyze Tamil Nadu and PuducherryUnrelenting rainfall has wreaked havoc across multiple districts, plunging Tamil Nadu and Puducherry into a state of chaos. The deluge has led to widespread waterlogging, crippling normal life and prompting authorities to take drastic measures. The deluge has led to widespread waterlogging, crippling normal life and prompting authorities to take drastic measures. Schools and colleges are shut in various districts, notably Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ranipet, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Kallakuruchi, and Chengalpet, as incessant rains show no signs of abating.Meteorological forecasts paint a bleak picture for the region, predicting the continuation of heavy rainfall for the next few days. The affected areas are bracing themselves for further inundation and subsequent disruptions.The unyielding downpour has been attributed to the formation of a trough in the easterlies stretching from South Sri Lanka to the west-central Bay of Bengal. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation, positioned about 1.5 kilometers above mean sea level, looms over the southeast Arabian Sea. Rainfall activity continue over many places in Tamil Nadu Rainfall in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, KaraikalThe RMC noted that rainfall activity continues to hit Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal, adjoining areas of Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts. Rainfall over Ariyalur and Kallakurichi districts are also predicted.Rainfall activity continues over Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal, adjoining areas of Nagapattinam &amp; Tiruvarur districts. Rainfall over Ariyalur &amp; Kallakurichi districts also. pic.twitter.com/jOPObIs7wu— Tamilnadu Weather-IMD (@ChennaiRmc) January 7, 2024 Rains continue to lash north coastal districts and PuducherryRainfall activity continues over many places in the north coastal districts and Puducherry. Intense spells at isolated places over Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Chengalpattu districts.Rainfall actiivity continues over many places in the north coastal districts &amp; Puducherry. Intense spells at isolated places over Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur &amp; Chengalpattu districts. pic.twitter.com/4XG8NmMpTf— Tamilnadu Weather-IMD (@ChennaiRmc) January 7, 2024 The RMC also predicted heavy rains at isolated places over ten districts of the state for Sunday. "Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvallur, Chennai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, and Tirunelveli districts and Puducherry," it said.Moderate widespread rain spell over Chennai; light-moderate rain spell at a few places over Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts pic.twitter.com/YjzWzGJutf— Tamilnadu Weather-IMD (@ChennaiRmc) January 7, 2024 Earlier on Saturday, heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats caused a flash flood at the Old Courtallam Falls at the foothills of the mountain range in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi.

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Tamil Nadu Rains LIVE: Heavy rains disrupt traffic in Chennai, more showers expected in the state

The RMC has predicted rains over various districts in Tamil Nadu for the next seven, including Cuddalore, Karaikal, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Ariyalur, Kallakuri

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