Chennai News Today: Light Rain Expected Over Next 24 Hrs, Power Cut In THESE Areas | Full List

Chennai Power Cut: List of Affected Areas

Adyar: Besant Nagar, Malaviya Avenue, Sasthiri Nagar 1st to 4th Street, Sivakamipuram, Gangai Amman Koil Street, LIC Colony, Subramaniyam Colony, 1st to 3rd street, Malaviya Avenue, M.G.Road, R.K.Nagar main road, 1st to 3rd Cross street, R.K.Nagar, Maruntheeswar nagar, Sunnambu kalvai, Kamarajar nagar, RBI Colony, 1st Main road Sasthiri nagar, 6th Cross street Sasthiri nagar, 1st cross street Sasthiri nagar, Sangam colony, Palavakkam, PRS.Nagar, Bharahidhasan street, Bharathi nagar, Ambethkar street one part, School street, Vaithiyar street, Ma.Po. Ce.street, Suburayan street, Mosque street, Anbalagan street, Narayanasamy street, Bharathiyar street, Quaid e-millath street, VOC street, Sundaramoorthy street, Panchayat street, Vembuliamman koil street, Poonga Street, Amaraananta villa, Bazz Avenue, Jayasankar nagar full part, Vaico salai.

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Tondiarpet: Melur, Minjur Town, TH Road, Minjur Town, Theradi street, Siruvakkam, Suriya Nagar, BDO Office, Vannipakkam, Seemavaram, R.R.Palayam, Ariyanvoyal, Pudupedu, Nandhiambakkam, Pattamandhiri, Vallur, Athipattu, S.R.Palayam, G.R.Palayam, Kondakarai, Pallipuram. Vazhuthigaimedu, Karayanmedu.

Nerkundram: Ramaniyam Appartments, Bone Mill, LS Hospital, Perumal Koil street, AVK street, Arulmigu meenachi nagar, Algammal nagar, Palvadi street, Nethaji Avenue, Sakthi nagar, Thiruvallur street, Karuneegar street, Peoples flat, PH Road.

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Chennai Weather: Weekly Forecast

Chennai is likely to witness moderate to light rain with temperatures fluctuating over the coming week. On July 19, 20 and 21, the city is expected to witness cloudy skies with light rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures shall remain constant on these days, 35 degrees celsius and 25 degrees celsius, respectively. However, on July 22, the city is not predicted to receive any rain but will witness cloudy skies. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees celsius and minimum temperature is expected to be 25 degrees celsius. On July 23, rain is likely to bounce back in the city with maximum temperature hovering around 35 degrees celsius and minimum temperature being around 25 degrees celsius.

Meanwhile, several regions of Kerala and Karnataka have been grappling with the aftermath of heavy downpours that have disrupted normal life. The northern Malabar districts of Kerala, particularly Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, have been facing the brunt of the intense rainfall, leading to a range of incidents including flooding, uprooting of trees, property damage and minor landslides.

Karnataka Weather: IMD Issued Red Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada and the southern interior regions. This alert signifies the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 20 centimetres in 24 hours, prompting authorities to take necessary precautions.

In response to the impending weather conditions, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Dakshina Kannada district has announced the closure of National Highway 275 between Sampaje and Madikeri from July 18 to July 22, between 8 pm and 6 am, to mitigate the risks of landslides and rock falls.