Tamil Nadu Rains: Death Toll Rises To 14, IMD Informs Downpour Likely To Reduce From Friday
Tamil Nadu Rains: In the wake of overnight heavy rainfall, several parts of the city remained waterlogged.
New Delhi: As incessant rain and severe crosswinds continue to lash parts of Tamil Nadu, the official death toll in rain related incidents has mounted to 14.
Revenue Department Principal Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Kumar Jayanth, confirmed the death toll and informed, "13 waterlogged subways would be cleared and 160 fallen trees have been removed."
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Heavy waterlogging in several parts of Chennai due to continuous rains. Visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru Road and Vadapalani. pic.twitter.com/srepb06aj3
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
In the wake of inclement weather, Chennai International Airport temporarily halted operations. Arrivals at Chennai International Airport have been suspended from 1.15 pm to 6 pm on Thursday. Departures will continue as per the official notification.
“The decision has been taken considering the safety aspects of passengers and severity of wind,” Chennai Airport tweeted.
#Update | Due to severe rains and heavy cross winds, arrivals at #AAI Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 1315 hrs to 1800 hrs, today. Departures will continue. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and severity of wind. @AAI_Official
— Chennai (MAA) Airport (@aaichnairport) November 11, 2021
Meanwhile, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been alerted to deal with any kind of untoward incident due to the rain. “We’ve deployed 11 teams in TN &2 teams in Puducherry. 5 more teams on standby. All teams are self-contained with equipment to deal with all types of disasters. Advice to people is that if your house isn’t flooded then stay indoors,” said Rekha Nambiyar, Senior Commandant, NDRF.
In its latest weather forecast, Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre predicted thunderstorms with moderate rain at one or two places over Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Salem districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kraikal over the next three hours.
Taking stock of the situation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed food preparation at a center that would distribute food to the needy people stranded in rain. As per sources from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the state has decided to provide free food through Amma Canteens till the current spell of rain subsides.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin reviews food preparation at a centre from where cooked food will be distributed to needy people
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021
State to provide free food through Amma Canteens till this current intense rain spell ends.
He also held meeting with officials in Chennai
Source: CMO pic.twitter.com/z8CpXEq0CP
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that heavy rains over Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are likely to decrease from Friday.
Attached Figures: pic.twitter.com/gecuaiy7S5
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 11, 2021
"Heavy Rains over Tamil Nadu and Andhra likely to decrease from tomorrow as the Depression enters into land today and weakens subsequently. Today's rainfall activity will be more over Andhra Pradesh," IMD tweeted.
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