Several parts in Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Ranipet continued to receive moderate downpour on Monday due to the remnants of the cyclonic storm Ditwah that remained close to Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts.The system, which weakened into a deep depression, will further weaken and the remnants could cause rain, the IMD said.
With the continuous downpour leading to the cancellation of ten flights from here, causing waterlogging in many areas, and affecting the districts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin held a meeting with the collectors and took stock of the situation arising due to the impact of the cyclone.
He enquired with the Cauvery delta district collectors and Agriculture Department officials on the damage caused to the standing crop due to heavy rainfall.
And on Monday the rainfall activity gained intensity with several parts of the city receiving heavy rains.
The rains, accompanied by blustery winds, caused much convenience to the public as motorists found it difficult to drive through waterlogged roads.
School going children and office goers were also put to hardship.
Traffic snarls were also reported in several arterial roads in view of the steady showers.
As waterlogging was reported in several locations, the Greater Chennai Corporation authorities swung into action, deployed adequate staff to pump out the stagnated water and streamline the
traffic.