Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu led to the cancellation of eight flights to and from Chennai Airport, affecting routes from Bengaluru, Andaman, New Delhi, and Muscat.
Flights cancelled include Akasa Air and IndiGo services, along with Oman Air’s international flight to Muscat. Despite these cancellations, most flights are operating as usual, with possible further disruptions depending on weather conditions.
The rains caused severe waterlogging and traffic congestion in Chennai, disrupting normal life. Residents in areas like Velachery parked vehicles on flyovers to avoid flood damage.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held a review meeting with senior officials, issuing necessary instructions to tackle the ongoing situation. Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam directed local authorities to make adequate arrangements in anticipation of further rains.
Fishermen in affected areas have been advised not to venture into the seas due to unsafe conditions, with additional precautions being enforced across coastal regions.
The government has recommended IT employees in affected districts to work from home from October 15 to 18 to avoid commuting during the rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh over the coming days. A Red Alert has been issued for Chennai on October 16, with expectations of extremely heavy rainfall.
A low-pressure area in the southern Bay of Bengal is moving towards northern Tamil Nadu, expected to cause continued rain for the next three to four days, further exacerbating current conditions.
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