Overnight rain lashed Chennai, its neighbouring districts and other regions of Tamil Nadu and rainfall continued on Tuesday as well, leading to inundation in parts of Chennai and nearby areas.
In Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts, a holiday has been declared for schools.
Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue in coastal and Cauvery delta regions of the State.
The Northeast monsoon rains commenced in Tamil Nadu on 29 October.
