6:00 PM: October 15, 2024
Rain persists across Chennai. IMD continues its red alert, warning of heavy downpours overnight. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors as waterlogging worsens.
5:00 PM: October 15, 2024
Intermittent power outages reported in various neighborhoods. Evacuations begin in low-lying areas due to flooding risks.
4:00 PM: October 15, 2024
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) remains on standby in Arakkonam, ready to assist if the situation worsens. Water levels in several lakes around Chennai, including Chembarambakkam, continue to rise due to the heavy rainfall.
3:00 PM: October 15, 2024
Severe waterlogging impacts key traffic routes, leading to major transport delays.Public transportation in Chennai, including buses and suburban trains, faces significant delays due to waterlogged roads and tracks. The Chennai Corporation has deployed over 16,000 workers with water pumps to reduce flooding in the worst-affected areas.
1:30 PM: October 15, 2024
Increased water release from Chembarambakkam Lake raises flood concerns downstream.Chembarambakkam Lake’s water release increased to 6,000 cusecs as its capacity reaches critical levels. Authorities have issued flood warnings for low-lying areas downstream, advising residents to evacuate if necessary.
12:00 PM, October 15, 2024
Emergency teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are on high alert. The Greater Chennai Corporation continues monitoring the waterlogged areas, prioritizing critical locations like subways and main roads. According to the IMD, more rain is expected throughout the day. (Source: DTNext)
11:30 AM, October 15, 2024
Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore as rough sea conditions are forecasted for the next 48 hours. The IMD predicts that the system could intensify into a depression, raising the risk of more flooding. (Source: Times of India)
Water logging in OMR Road ,Thoraipakkam
11:00 AM, October 15, 2024
Schools and colleges in Chennai remain closed due to heavy rain and waterlogging. Public transportation is experiencing significant delays. (Source: Hindustan Times)
10:30 AM, October 15, 2024
Several areas, including Velachery and Mylapore, are heavily waterlogged. The Greater Chennai Corporation is using pumps to clear water from critical points. (Source: DTNext)
10:00 AM, October 15, 2024
Chennai experiences intense rainfall as the IMD issues a red alert for the city. Over 60 mm of rainfall has been recorded in several areas, causing major traffic disruptions. (Source: NDTV)
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