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Heavy rain causes waterlogging, commuting problems in Chennai

By ANI | Updated: January 5, 2021 17:05 IST

Following heavy rainfall, Chennai witnessed severe waterlogging and residents faced problems in commuting on Tuesday.

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Following heavy rainfall, Chennai witnessed severe waterlogging and residents faced problems in commuting on Tuesday.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been realised at a few places over Chennai city till 1530 hrs IST. Rainfall amounts reported till 1530 hrs IST: Anna University-8 cm, Chennai-10 cm and Taram-12 cm," India Meteorological Department tweeted.

The department also said at 4:17 PM that the rainfall is likely to continue for the next 3 hours. This could amount to about 20 cm rainfall at isolated places over Chennai.

( With inputs from ANI )

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