Record Rainfall Wreaks Havoc In Chennai, Several Localities Inundated. IN PICS

Chennai received record rainfall on Tuesday, leading to inundation in several localities in the city. Two persons have died in rain related incidents.

The Northeast monsoon rains commenced in Tamil Nadu on 29 October

Chennai continued to receive incessant rainfall on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging in several localities in the city and on the outskirts. Two persons were killed in rain related incidents. (Source: PTI)

Chennai on Tuesday reported the highest rainfall for November 1 in the past 30 years. Cauvery delta areas and coastal regions like Kanyakumari received the most rains due to the arrival of the Northeast monsoon on October 29. (Source: PTI)

Commuters wade through a waterlogged road amid rainfall, in Chennai. The city is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall throughout the week along with lightning and thunderstorms, the regional meteorological center has forecast. (Source: PTI)

Children holding umbrellas stand on a road divider amid rainfall, in Chennai. In view of the rains, two subways were closed and the city witnessed traffic congestion and slow movement of vehicles. (Source: PTI)

Holiday was declared for schools in eight districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengelpet. Chief Minister M K Stalin chaired a virtual meeting of top officials and directed them to take swift action on complaints. (Source: PTI)

The situation has disrupted normal functioning of lives, with people in Chennai struggling to walk on roads in knee-deep water. Water entered houses in low-lying areas in some parts of north Chennai. (Source: PTI)