Chennai: Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its suburbs resulting in waterlogging in several areas on Thursday.
The rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder, inundated several areas like how it did some weeks ago. It rained heavily almost non-stop for more than six hours throwing the normal life out of gear.
The intensity of the rain was such that several areas in the city andĀ suburbs were marooned, leading to traffic snarls. Many arterial roads came under thick sheets of water causing hardship for those who were returning homes from their workplace.
Similarly, several coastal districts and the delta regions were also lashed by heavy rains.
A release from the Greater Chennai Police Commissionerate office said four subways, including the Madley Road and Aranganathan subways, which connect West Mambalam and T Nagar, were closed due to water-logging.
Traffic was diverted in at least seven places, while there were no reports of uprooting of trees due to strong winds. There was also no disruption in MTC bus services in the city.
Chief Minister M K Stalin, who reviewed relief operations during the wee hours, has announced that all government offices, except those engaged in essential services, will remain closed today in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts due to heavy rain forecast. Holiday has been declared for schools and colleges too.