Chennai records 63.5 mm rain; Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects works for monsoon readiness

Chennai witnessed heavy rains on Tuesday (October 21) with several parts in the city receiving 63.5 mm of rainfall.

This heavy rainfall is triggered by the onset of the north-east monsoon, with Tamil Nadu likely to receive widespread rain in the following days as well. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts in Chennai received 63.5 mm of rainfall while other coastal districts in the state received heavy rain.

Ramanathapuram recorded 149 mm of rain, while Nagapattinam received 90 of mm rain. IMD announced that Tamil Nadu will receive less than 50 mm of rainfall on October 21.

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Deputy CM on inspection

On October 20, deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi St