Tamil Nadu Faces Monsoon Mayhem as Big Depression Looms: Over 130 mm Rainfall in Chennai and Beyond in Just 15 Days, More Expected

Tamil Nadu braces for extreme rainfall as Northeast Monsoon intensifies, with IMD recording a whopping 138 mm since October 1.

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In just 24 hours, 5 locations saw extremely heavy rainfall, while 48 areas experienced very heavy downpours - how prepared are you?

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Chennai and surrounding districts face potential "heavy to extremely heavy rainfall" in the next 24 hours, warns meteorological expert.

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A menacing depression approaches the coast - will it make landfall between Nellore and Puducherry?

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Knee-deep water inundates Chennai's streets and homes as relentless rains continue to batter the region.

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Fishermen cautioned to avoid rough seas as squally weather with winds up to 60 kmph expected along coastal areas.

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Karnataka feels the monsoon's wrath too, as rain delays India-New Zealand Test match at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visits affected areas, but how effective are the government's preparedness measures?

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As the deluge persists, residents and authorities gear up for potential disruptions - what challenges lie ahead for Tamil Nadu?

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