Chennai residents woke up to heavy rainfall on Monday morning as they kicked off their Diwali celebrations. After two days of continuous downpour, the city experienced widespread waterlogging and significant travel disruptions.

The runways were waterlogged at Chennai airport. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin assessed state’s readiness and precautionary efforts amid the northeast monsoon and a developing depression.

Tamil Nadu rains: CM MK Stalin reacts

CM Stalin held a video conference with the District Collectors of Thiruvarur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Coimbatore, and Nilgiris to evaluate the situation and review the measures implemented to manage the anticipated heavy rainfall in the coming days. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Weather: Heavy rain brings misery to Chennai

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