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Heavy overnight rainfall lashed Chennai and its suburbs. Authorities declared a holiday in schools on Monday. At the airport, International flight operations were also affected. Around 10 incoming flights (including from Doha and Dubai) were diverted to Bengaluru. Downpour also affected departure.However, 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.The weather office has forecasted more spells of rain for the city and its suburbs on Monday.Moderate thunderstorm with “moderate rain is very likely” in isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram districts, said Regional Metrology Department, Chennai, reported news agency ANI. Here are some pictures. Have a look:
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Chennai: Aotorcyclist drives past the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai: Vehicles wade through the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai: Motorcyclists drive past the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai: Vehicles wade through the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai: Motorcyclists drive past the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai: A cyclist rides past the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai: Vehicles wade through the waterlogged Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway after rainfall, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)