What is the highest rainfall in 24 hours in Chennai?

Mylapore recorded 178 mm and Redhills recorded 128 mm and the recorded rainfall is the highest in 24 hours in Chennai since November 2017, said weather blogger Pradeep John. The rains picked up intensity and this has resulted in waterlogging in places including Thiruvanmiyur, Egmore and Mylapore.

Is Chennai under Red Alert for heavy rainfall?

Senior Scientist of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) RK Jenamani informed that ‘red alert’ for heavy rainfall has been withdrawn for Chennai. “We have withdrawn red alert for heavy rainfall in Chennai. Rains are expected in Kerala and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Who are the top suppliers of food and beverage products in Chennai?

After remaining at loggerheads with the government over ban on Maggi noodles, Nestle India was today listed among the top suppliers of food and beverage products for people affected by heavy rains in Chennai.

Why is Chennai experiencing waterlogging?

Motorists were put to suffer due to the waterlogging as a result of high-intensity rain that continued to lash overnight in Chennai. Several parts of Chennai have reported waterlogging after the city recorded an average rainfall of 97.27 mm on Thursday.

Which city in Tamil Nadu has recorded 100mm rainfall in one day?

As per the rainfall data released by Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, Mylapore crossed the 100 mm mark by recording a rainfall of 178 mm. Purasawalkam and Ambattur also neared the 100 mm mark by registering a rainfall of 94 mm and 90 mm respectively. Alandur recorded 78. 50 mm of rainfall followed by Sholinganallur with 77.

Is there a flood-like situation in Chennai?

Amid a flood-like situation in Chennai and the surrounding areas, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has further predicted thunderstorms with “heavy to very heavy” rainfall at isolated places over a few districts of Tamil Nadu. The incident took place in Chennai’s T P Chatram Police station limits.