Chennai rains HIGHLIGHTS: Waterlogging, traffic updates from around Chennai, suburbs on 15.10.2024
Chief Minister MK Stalin conducted a field survey in various areas, including the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Assembly Constituency Zone-6.
Despite heavy rains, he took time to engage with the cleaning staff of the Municipal Corporation, discussing their work and sharing tea with them.
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the ongoing work to remove water hyacinths from the canal near Ambedkar Road in Kovilambakkam, inorder to ensure the unhindered flow of water.
He also checked the channel that carries water from Keelkattalai Lake to Narayanapuram Lake during his visit last night.
Water logging between the Main Road and St Thomas Mount Metro station has been reduced. Passengers can access the station by Road. However, parking is not permitted at the station.
Chennai rains: Water stagnation on 100 feet road halts traffic at Arumbakkam metro station
Due to the torrential rainfall, the Madras High Court has declared holiday on October 16, for the district courts of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Chennai and the principal seat of the High Court.
Meanwhile, the AIADMK has postponed its 53rd foundation day celebration which was to be held on Thursday at the party headquarters in Chennai. The party has also postponed the public meeting in Kancheepuram, according to an official statement.
Southern Railway informs intense weather conditions could lead to disruption in services
In light of the heavy rain forecast by IMD across Tamil Nadu from October 15 to 18, Southern Railway informs that intense weather conditions could lead to disruptions in train services. To ensure safety during heavy rains, trains will be operated at reduced speeds in waterlogged sections.