Overview
- TVK leader Vijay asserts that incomplete stormwater projects under the DMK government caused large-scale waterlogging in Chennai.
- He urges the State to act immediately so rainwater can drain properly through the rest of the monsoon season.
- He advises residents to prioritize safety and instructs TVK workers to assist people affected by the downpours.
- The IMD issues a red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, warning of rainfall over 15 mm per hour with 40–60 kmph winds.
- Authorities close schools in several districts and suspend fishing in nearby coastal waters, with no government response reported in this coverage.