Poondi, Cholavaram, Puzhal, Chembarmbakkam and Thervai Kandigai and Lake Veeranam reservoirs produced more water, which was just a little more than 10,000 cusec of water, as the rain continued to flow into the water sources.

Number of queues for complaints / complaints from support number 1913 increased from 5 to 30. The people of Chennaii were able to call in 1913 due to complaints about flooding.

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Here are some recent updates:

11.35 am

Chennai on the red warning

Chennai recorded 3.2cm rain in the last 24 hours, until 8am, the Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management, KKSSR Ramachandran said on Tuesday. In anticipation of heavy rains, a red warning has been issued in Chennai for the next two days, Ramachandran said.

11.30 am

Five people have died in Tamil Nadu due to rain: Minister

The Minister of Finance and Development in Tamil Nadu, KKSSR Ramachandran on Tuesday said five people have died as a result of the rains in Tamil Nadu. About 538 houses and four houses have been damaged by continuous rains in recent days, he said.

“More damage is expected as the rains intensify,” Ramachandran said.

11.25 am

Madras Supreme Court dismisses Great Chennai Corporation

The Madras Supreme Court on Tuesday warned Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) that it would take public interest on the doorstep of the problems facing residents of Chennai over water logging if things do not go well by Friday or Saturday.

Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice PD Audikesavalu discussed the matter at a GCC hearing.

“It is unfortunate that half a year, we are thirsty for water and for the rest of the year, we are flooding or dying in the water,” the Chief Justice said. He continued: “We are not a weak government. Mohamed Imranullah

11:17 am

Heavy rains are expected in the South Coastal, Rayalaseema districts

With the help of cyclonic spread south-east of the Bay of Bengal and south of the Andaman Sea, the Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra regions (Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore states) of Andhra Pradesh are expected to receive heavy rainfall over remote areas. for the next three days from Tuesday.

At the same time, both regions are expected to receive light or minimal rainfall in most areas. Also, lightnings with lightning will no doubt take place in remote areas. In the northern region, heavy rains are expected to fall for two days from Wednesday.

Since the coast is expected to witness rainy weather and wind speeds of up to 40-50 kmph fishermen are advised not to enter the shores of the AP and Yanam shores until November 11, according to the AP State Disaster Management Authority.

10:59 am

Coastal TN is expected to withstand heavy rainfall

Coastal areas in the state may need to be prepared for more rain as the new season can start in the next 12 hours and settle for depression. He is expected to reach the north of Tamil Nadu by November 11 in the morning.

Although the rains will fall in many parts of the State, IMD predicts heavy rainfall in a few areas along the TN coast. One or two areas may receive a maximum rainfall of more than 20.4 cm. Wednesday and Thursday.

According to reports, Monday’s spread in southeastern Bengal and south of the Andaman Sea continues. As a result, the smallest area could be located in the Southeast Bay of Bengal for the next 12 hours. It can move west-northwest, increasing pressure and reaching near the north coast of TN by Thursday.

10:57 am

Water supply from Poondi was up to 5,000 cusecs

Drainage from Poondi, one of Chennai’s largest drinking water sources, has risen to 5,000 cusec (cubic feet per minute) at 10 am with more water expected to reach the water by Tuesday evening.

Currently, the water has a storage capacity of 2,706 million cubic meters (mcft) as opposed to 3,231 mcft. It covers an area of ​​34.58 sq.km, with a reservoir of 3,226 cusecs as seawater from the upper slopes. The Water Resources Department is filing 4,040 cases so far.

This is even more so as more than 1,000 cusecs of water released from the Ammapalli dam in Andhra Pradesh are expected to reach the reservoir by Tuesday evening and heavy rains were predicted on Wednesday and Thursday.

10:55 am

The storm is now hitting Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, storms can occur in one or two locations in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Nagapattinam, Myladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Theni, Dindugul, Madurainel, Thevelinkasi. , Thoothukudi and Virudunagar districts of Tamil Nadu and the next three hours.

8.20am

The water level affects 119 feet at Mettur

With 119 feet of water at the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur and the release of 20,000 cusecs, the Department of Water Resources (WRD) has issued a flood warning asking residents of low-lying areas along the Cauvery River to evacuate. to a safe place Tuesday.

7:59 p.m.

Subway services should be operated in accordance with the Sunday schedule

Rail operations in the Chennai area will operate according to Sunday’s schedule.

In a statement to the Southern Railway, Tuesday ‘train trains will be held at Chennai Central-Arakkonam, Chennai Central-Gummidipundi / Sullurupeta, Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu via Tambaram and Chennai Beach-Velachery.

7:58 p.m.

Holidays have been announced in schools and colleges in several states

He said he was on holiday in schools and colleges in Mayiladuthurai district because of the rain. Holidays have been announced in schools in Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Tiruvarur, Madurai and Pudukottai.

7:45 p.m.

Growing concerns about cattle that were stranded on the city streets during the rainy season

Anxiety is mounting on cattle housed without shelter or well-cared for during the rainy season, especially in the Triplicane region.

Two days ago, a social network user reported that a calf was lying near the MRTS bridge on Dr. Besant Road. According to the user, even though the herdsman had abandoned the calf, rescue efforts were also in vain.

When Hinduism visited the area on Monday, cattle were found on the road and along the canals without shelter. Similar images were seen in the Triplicane and surrounding areas. Vignesh, who lives in the area, said about five families are herding cattle in the area. “They have very little space. There should be about 50 cows, but only 10 or 15 should be housed in family-built enclosures, “he said.

7:44 p.m.

Central Chennai was the worst hit

Locations in the central region of the Greater Chennai Corporation, located near the coils of Cooum, Buckingham Canal and the Adyar rivers are the worst affected by the floods. Of the 5,000 floods that Greater Chennai Corporation received during the rainy season in the past two days, the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Anna Nagar and Kodambakkam regions in Central Chennai registered the highest number among the 15 districts in the city. .

The men were seen leaving their homes in flooded areas on Monday when the lights went out, water was still on their waists and snakes were biting into the living quarters. Hundreds of people lost their belongings due to flooding on Sunday.

7:43 p.m.

Leaving heavy loads and saving south of Chennai

Unlike northern and central Chennai, things were a little better in many areas south of Chennai blocking some roads where flooding continues on Sunday.

The respite from the storm Sunday night provided much-needed relief for the residents who were trembling with fear of another catastrophe like the one in 2015.

Although the main roads in Velachery, Adambakkam, Adyar, Pallikaranai and Madipakkam did not have floodwaters, many roads saw floodwaters even though the water level had begun to recede gradually due to heavy respiration.

7:42 p.m.

There is no relief from the flood of people living in northern Chennai

There was no relief from irrigation for residents of many areas north of Chennai. As floodwaters rose on several roads, inner roads and low plains to the north of the city, residents in many areas blamed the storms that were causing the flooding.

Residents of Pulianthope and surrounding areas are among those most affected by the floods that have flooded many areas, leaving hundreds of people in dire straits.

Decaster Road, Stephenson Road, Pulianthope Main Road and Pattalam and KM Garden were flooded. Many roads and surrounding areas in Tiruvottiyur were flooded, while internal roads in the Choolai, Jawahar Nagar, Perambur and Vyasarpadi areas were flooded.

As the northeast typhoon continues to bring heavy rainfall to Chennai, with flooding in several areas, families are abandoning their homes to safer havens. The family appears to be using the bathroom to take their children to a safe place on November 8, 2021. | Photo Credit: R. Ragu