After a break, rains are back in Chennai from Sunday night. According to the Meteorological Department, Nungambakkam recorded 52 mm of rainfall at 11 p.m. on Sunday and Meenambakkam 18.2 mm.
Met officials say heavy rainfall is likely to continue at isolated places over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The Collectors of Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Kancheepuram districts declared holiday for schools on Monday.
Waterlogging
Intense rainfall led to waterlogging on roads and disruption of traffic and exposed lacunae in civic infrastructure in several localities.
Many of the roads, including arterial stretches such as the Poonamalee High Road were waterlogged. Some of the interior roads in localities such as Chintadirpet and Kilpauk, were also heavily inundated after the sharp showers.
Houses in Mettu Street, Puzhal, were submerged in rain water on Monday. Resident claim the water draining from the nearby Chennai-Kolkata National Highway floods their streets during monsoon season. | Photo Credit: V. Ganesan
Forecast
Sunday though began on a sedate note with the skies remaining cloudy for most part of the day. It was towards the evening that the city began receiving intense rainfall.
Met officials said parts of interior and south Tamil Nadu may receive isolated rainfall.
For the next 48 hours, the sky is likely to be overcast. A few spells of rain or thundershowers are likely to occur. The maximum and minimum temperature are likely to be around 28 and 24 degree Celsius respectively.
Corporation helpline
The Chennai Corporation's control room will function throughout the Northeast Monsoon period. It's helpline 1913 received three complaints on Sunday.
Residents are requested to call 044-2536 7823, 2538 4965, 2538 3694 for any rain-related assistance from the Corporation.