Chennai’s northern neighbourhood of Manali witnessed a cloudburst overnight, recording up to 27 cm of rain. The downpour forced flight diversions to Bengaluru, while the Meteorological Department forecasts isolated rain and strong winds in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next 24 hours.
Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Dindigul, and Kanyakumari districts are expected to experience rainfall. Fishermen warned against venturing into sea
This gesture by the Chief Minister is expected to inspire similar contributions from DMK MLAs and MPs, as well as prominent cine personalities and members of civil society