"We have received 43 per cent more showers," he added. Such showers over the past were recorded in November during the Northeast monsoon. Subsequently, in 2015, the city experienced 25 CM rainfall and now the city has recorded close to that level, he told PTI.Following that in 1985, Chennai had recorded 25 CM and 33 CM rainfall on two different dates. Following that in 1985, Chennai had recorded 25 CM and 33 CM rainfall on two different dates. Units of the state and national disaster response forces have been deployed wherever necessary including Chennai, he said.ĭeputy Director General of Meteorology, S Balachandran said the all time record of highest rain here was 45 CM in 1976. Units of the state and national disaster response forces have been deployed wherever necessary including Chennai, he said. Due to this, four persons were dead in rain related incidents and one was injured."Ībout 260 houses were damaged, he said adding 160 relief centres were opened in Chennai and over 50,451 food packets were distributed to people here by the government on Sunday. Speaking on monsoon rains in the state, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said, "in 26 districts of TN, there has been widespread rainfall (during the season). In view of heavy rains, vehicular traffic, bus and train services were affected here.Though there was some delay in respect of a couple of flights, there was no major disruption in services, airport sources here said adding even passengers who arrived late due to showers were allowed to board. In view of heavy rains, vehicular traffic, bus and train services were affected here. Rains ceased in most areas here and in nearby districts by late Sunday night. Pharma Industry Conclave Unlocking opportunities in Metal and Miningįrom Saturday morning, Chennai and several suburbs in Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts witnessed intermittent rains and showers became non-stop since last night.
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