Tamil Nadu rains: Heavy rains lash city and its suburbs; holiday declared for schools

The city and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall overnight, leading authorities to announce a school holiday on Monday.

By Jitendra Jangid Jun 19, 2023, 14:26 IST

Heavy overnight rains lashed the city and its suburbs, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools on Monday. International flight operations at the airport were affected as around 10 incoming flights, including from Doha and Dubai were diverted to Bengaluru, subsequently affecting departure as well. The showers brought relief to people from the sweltering heat that the city and its nearby districts had been witnessing over the past few days. Following the rains, authorities declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and its neighbouring districts of Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur, besides Vellore and Ranipet. The weather office forecast more spells of rain for the city and its suburbs on Monday.

The city and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall overnight, leading authorities to announce a school holiday on Monday. The airport faced disruptions in international flight operations, with approximately 10 incoming flights, including those from Doha and Dubai, being redirected to Bengaluru. This diversion consequently impacted departure flights as well.

The downpour brought relief to residents who had endured scorching heat in the city and nearby districts in recent days. Consequently, authorities declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and its neighboring districts, namely Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore, and Ranipet. The weather office predicted further bouts of rain for the city and its suburbs on Monday.

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