Chennai: Continuous rain in Tamil Nadu has severely affected normal life.  Media reports have revealed that 4 people have lost their lives so far due to heavy rains in the state. An orange alert has been issued in the state. Not only this, Chennai received some respite from the continuous rains last Monday but water is still accumulating in many parts of the city and roads. Vehicles have been diverted on many routes causing hardships to the people.

According to the information received, most parts of other northern districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet and Vellore were receiving light to moderate and intermittent rainfall since last Monday morning. From 8.30 a.m. on 7th November to 8.30 a.m. on 8th November, there was four to 14 cm of rainfall in the suburbs. Other areas including Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram and Cuddalore received up to three cm of rainfall. Meanwhile, the MET department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in the city and adjoining areas from Tuesday.

Low-pressure area expected to be formed in next 24 hours: The MET department has said in a bulletin that cyclonic circulation is visible over southeast of Bay of Bengal and over neighbouring South Andaman Sea.  The impact of which is expected to create low-pressure areas in the southeast and adjoining parts of the Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.  It is learnt that it is likely to move west-northwestwards and turn under pressure and approach the north Tamil Nadu coast by the morning of November 11, which will trigger rain in many parts of the state. It rained from 8.30 a.m. on 7th November to 8.30 a.m. on 8th November and 4 to 14 cm in suburban areas. Other areas including Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram and Cuddalore received rainfall up to 3 cm. For the second consecutive day, CM MK Stalin inspected the affected areas and provided flood relief assistance to the affected people in the Royapuram area.

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