Chennai rains: Many roads waterlogged, more heavy showers expected
The northeast monsoon has set in over Tamil Nadu and Kerala, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
 "Chennai rains today; Traffic, flight delays to cause trouble, schools shut")
A couple crosses the waterlogged service road near the Marina beach during heavy downpour due to the onset of northeast monsoon in Chennai. File Photo: PTI
Loud crackling thunder, bright lightning and intense rain woke up many Chennai residents in several parts of the city on Thursday early morning.
The rains continued for several hours resulting in water logged roads in several localities.
On Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had said the northeast monsoon has commenced over extreme south peninsular India, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The weathermen on Thursday had forecast cloudy sky over Chennai and thunderstorm with moderate to heavy rain.
--IANS
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First Published: Oct 29 2020 | 9:04 AM IST