Rains LIVE Updates: Cyclone to make landfall on north T.N., Andhra coast on tomorrow

Rains LIVE Updates: Cyclone to make landfall on north T.N., Andhra coast on tomorrow

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of South India, particularly in the South Coast and Rayalaseema regions. Ronanki Kurmanath, Meteorological Department, Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority, warns of “heavy to very heavy rainfall” with wind speeds reaching 40-60 km/h along the coast ¹.

Affected Areas and Precautions

In Tamil Nadu, floodwater has receded in areas under the Greater Chennai Corporation after Tuesday’s rains, according to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. However, the South Western Railway has canceled trains due to waterlogging on tracks between Basin Bridge Junction and Veysarpadi stations. The canceled trains include:

• Train No. 20623 Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru Malgudi Express
• Train No. 20624 KSR Bengaluru-Mysuru Malgudi Express
• Train No. 16022 Mysuru-Dr. MGR Chennai-Central Kaveri Express

Government Response

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has put officials on high alert for potential flash floods, especially in Nellore and Tirupati districts where rainfall exceeded 20 centimeters. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has advised citizens to take precautions and assured the government’s preparedness to manage the situation.

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of South India, particularly in the South Coast and Rayalaseema regions. Ronanki Kurmanath, Meteorological Department, Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority, warns of “heavy to very heavy rainfall” with wind speeds reaching 40-60 km/h along the coast ¹.

Affected Areas and Precautions

In Tamil Nadu, floodwater has receded in areas under the Greater Chennai Corporation after Tuesday’s rains, according to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. However, the South Western Railway has canceled trains due to waterlogging on tracks between Basin Bridge Junction and Veysarpadi stations. The canceled trains include:

• Train No. 20623 Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru Malgudi Express
• Train No. 20624 KSR Bengaluru-Mysuru Malgudi Express
• Train No. 16022 Mysuru-Dr. MGR Chennai-Central Kaveri Express

Government Response

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has put officials on high alert for potential flash floods, especially in Nellore and Tirupati districts where rainfall exceeded 20 centimeters. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has advised citizens to take precautions and assured the government’s preparedness to manage the situation.

Travel Disruptions

Train, flight, and bus services have been disrupted due to the heavy rainfall. The Southern Railway has canceled several express trains, and domestic flights have been affected due to insufficient passenger turnout. Chennai Airport has arranged special bus services to help passengers commute safely ¹.

Heavy rainfall has been battering Chennai, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices in Chennai and neighboring districts – Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu – for October 16.

IMD’s Latest Update

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns that the worst is yet to come, with rains expected to intensify before tapering off by October 18. The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a depression as it moves towards the coast [1).

Government’s Response

To mitigate the situation, the state government has set up 931 relief centers, providing food and medical care to those affected. The Greater Chennai Corporation has deployed thousands of workers, pumps, and relief teams across the city.

Precautions and Advisories

The IMD has issued alerts for several areas, including Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Chennai districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy rain at one or two places ¹. The Southern Railways has also released a Metro Rail Safety Advisory, warning passengers about waterlogging and safety precautions.

Travel Disruptions

Train, flight, and bus services have been disrupted due to the heavy rainfall. The Southern Railway has canceled several express trains, and domestic flights have been affected due to insufficient passenger turnout ¹.

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