Heavy Rains Continue to Batter Tamil Nadu, Schools Closed, More Showers Expected

Chief Minister MK Stalin seeks central assistance as unprecedented rainfall leads to significant losses and disrupts daily life.

Heavy rains have caused severe traffic jams in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, with more showers predicted over the next week.
Schools in several districts including Kallakurichi, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Vellore, and others have been closed due to the adverse weather conditions.
Flash floods at the Old Courtallam Falls in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district have led to a ban on bathing in nearby water bodies, disappointing many tourists.
Tamil Nadu has experienced unprecedented rainfall recently, leading to significant losses of public and private property.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sought Rs 12,000 crore in central assistance and Rs 7,300 crore of immediate relief for the damages caused by the floods.