Orange Alert In Chennai Amid Heavy Rainfall, Schools And Colleges Shut In 22 Districts

Tamil Nadu is facing one of the heaviest rainfalls since 2015 from Saturday i.e. 06th November. Non-stop rain has caused water-logging situations in most parts of the state. India Meteorological Department has warned that rain will continue for a few more days.

Chennai Rain News Update: Orange Alert In 14 Districts, 3 Subways Closed

#WATCH | Puducherry continues to receive heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in some areas. Visuals from Krishna Nagar.

As per India Meteorological Dept (IMD), Puducherry is likely to experience a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain today. pic.twitter.com/6qszZqT7A1

— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2021

Velachery near Maduvinkarai !!!#ChennaiRainspic.twitter.com/rL8RnftZHq

— Abinesh Arjunan (@The_Abinesh) November 7, 2021

This is going to end up worse than 2015 floods.
Location- KORATTUR#ChennaiRains#ChennaiRainpic.twitter.com/w5N2li9gAL

— Naveen Natarajan (@NaveenN40919487) November 7, 2021

An orange alert is thus announced in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu which includes major areas like Chennai, Vellore, and Villupuram. Chief Minister MK Stalin is keeping an eye on the entire situation and has announced the shutdown of all educational institutions. Vyasarpadi, Madley, and Ganeshpuram Subway are also closed due to waterlogging.

Meanwhile, community kitchens are set up by Chennai Corp to provide food to people stuck in affected areas.

Below is the list of common kitchens in all 15 zones in #Chennai.
Food is being prepared and supplied in the flood affected areas. #ChennaiCorporation#ChennaiRainspic.twitter.com/VnOEhtqZod

— Greater Chennai Corporation (@chennaicorp) November 8, 2021

Helpline Numbers For Food-Related Grievances 

Dear Chennaiites
For flood related grievances please call:
04425619206
04425619207
04425619208#ChennaiCorporation#HeretoServepic.twitter.com/XtKMn7w7OM

— Greater Chennai Corporation (@chennaicorp) November 2, 2021

Rescue and relief work has already started in the southern region of the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has further assured of all kind of help to the people of Tamil Nadu.