Intense thunderstorms lashed coastal areas in and around Chennai on Sunday (June 18, 2023) night, with further storms expected over many places of Tamil Nadu on June 19 as well. In what could be the first widespread, heavy rain spell in Chennai this Southwest monsoon, it provided a reprieve to several areas after a fortnight of sweltering heat in the city and surrounding districts.
Chennai woke up to heavy rains and thunderstorms on Monday, June 19, leading to the State government declaring a holiday for schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Ranipet and Tiruvallur.
The district collectors of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Ranipet and Chengalpet have declared a holiday for schools in the region. 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 months. The weather office forecast 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 till 10 a.m. on June 18.
Heavy rains lash Pulayanthope, Chennai on Monday.
Submerged Corporation Play Ground, Gopalapuram due to heavy rain in Chennai on Monday.
Stagnated rainwater at Thiruvanmiyur, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR.
Vehicles wade through the stagnated rainwater due to heavy rain in Chennai on Monday. A scene at Bharathi Road, Royapettah.
Widespread heavy rainfall was recorded across Chennai last night.
Vehicles wade through the stagnated rainwater due to heavy rain in Chennai on Monday. A scene at Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram.
A scene at Chennai Egmore on Monday.
Stagnated rain water is being pumped out at Kathipara subway in Chennai on June 19, 2023, following heavy rainfall.
A man takes shelter from heavy downpour at a market in Vepery, Chennai on June 19, 2023
A homeless person sleeps on the pavement while protecting himself from rain using an umbrella, at Mylapore in Chennai on June 19, 2023
Published - June 19, 2023 09:37 am IST