Heavy rains lash Chennai, disrupt normal life
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Heavy rains hit Chennai
Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu, leaving several areas inundated. Morning office-goers had a hard time braving the downpour amid traffic snarls in some parts of the city.
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Orange alert
An orange alert (heavy to very heavy rainfall warning) was issued in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and the Thiruvallur districts.
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Water logging
The rainfall in various parts of Tamil Nadu may lead to water logging in low-lying areas, and traffic blockage among others.
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Schools shut
Schools in various districts of Tamil Nadu remained closed due to heavy rain on June 19. So far, holiday has been declared for schools in six districts - Ranipet, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Vellore.
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Flooded temple
A priest inside a flooded temple after heavy rainfall in Chennai.
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Normal life disrupted
People buy vegetables from a roadside vendor during rainfall in Chennai.
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Relief
The sharp showers brought relief to people from the sweltering heat that the city and its nearby districts had been witnessing over the past few days.