Health & Environment
Fresh Weather System Triggers Heavy Rains Across Tamil Nadu
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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A fresh weather system over the Bay of Bengal brought heavy overnight rainfall to several parts of Tamil Nadu, with wet weather expected to continue until October 27.
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Mamallapuram recorded the highest rainfall at 9 cm, while MGR Nagar in Chennai topped charts with 15 cm in the 24 hours ending Wednesday morning.
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Schools were closed in five districts, and the Central Water Commission warned of possible water level rises in rivers including the Vaigai and Tamirabharani.