Chennai rains: Work from home in govt offices, holiday in schools and colleges in 4 districts of Tamil Nadu
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The Chief Minister called upon the people to hold their travel plans as the weathermen have predicted heavy rains for the next three days. He said that officials have been put on high alert and all the state government departments are working in coordination with each other.
Chennai: In view of incessant rainfall in Chennai for the past few days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared a two-day holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts from Monday till Tuesday.
On Saturday night, Chennai recorded the highest rainfall since 2015 as incessant showers lashed the city overnight. Nonstop rain from 8.30 pm on Saturday till 5 am on Sunday left the city inundated with water entering homes in several low-lying areas.
Addressing mediapersons after visiting Padi, Purasawalkam and Kolathur areas in Chennai, CM Stalin said that men and machinery were kept ready for any emergency operations following heavy rains.
