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Chennai, India, Nov 8, 2021 -- On Monday morning, heavy rains continued to lash over Tamil Nadu and its surrounding districts, disrupting vehicular movement in the state. Showers are expected to continue for the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). There is a flash flood threat over some districts of Tamil Nadu in the next 6 hours, as per the IMD.

"Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during November 7-9; over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka during November 7-8 November 2021," informed the daily weather bulletin of the weather agency.

Due to the northeast monsoon, heavy rainfall is forecast in coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from November 9-11. The water level in Coimbatore reservoirs has also risen as a result of the heavy rains. The current water level at Sholayar is 160.27 feet, while the reservoir's height is 165 feet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday and addressed the situation in the state, which has been hit by heavy rains. PM Modi promised that the central government would provide all possible assistance in the rescue and relief efforts.

Helpline numbers for Chennai residents affected by rains:

The Chennai Corporation has released a toll-free number "1913" to report grievances.
The public can also get in touch with the Corporation through WhatsApp number 9445477205.
The Corporation has also provided three landline numbers to reach the authorities. The public can reach Corporation through numbers 04425619206, 04425619207 and 04425619208.

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Posted by Veronica Silva Cusi, news correspondent
Source: https://www.republicworld.com

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 10, 2021