Thunderstorms made their way across different regions of Tamil Naidu, the capital city Chennai also bore the burst. Not only this, the social media platforms also stormed with pictures and visuals of downpours. Amidst numerous visuals and photos, one video captured the eyes of many netizens. The video has made people shocked and mesmerized- a lightning bolt striking a building.
X user Jaypal shared the video with hashtags: #ChennaiRainsUpdates
Heavy rains in Chennai have troubled everyone very scary and horrifying ??, he posted
Massive ground strikes and heavy pouring with thunderstorms & lightning in Chennai the tweet reads.
AI Generated Video?
In an age where AI-generated videos are increasingly accessible, several users on X raised concerns about the authenticity of a particular footage. Responding to these doubts, a few users affirmed that the video in question is genuine and not produced through any technological means.
According to a statement by Senthamarai Kannan, deputy director general of meteorology at RMC, “a trough extends up to middle tropospheric levels from the center of the well-marked low pressure area over east central Arabian sea off Maharashtra coast to southeast Arabian sea off south Kerala coast.”
Areas Submerged, Roads Jammed, Traffic Emerged in Chennai
On October 15, the capital cities of Tamil Nadu and neighboring Karnataka experienced heavy rainfall, resulting in waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Chennai and its suburbs have been experiencing rain since the previous night, leading to waterlogging in several areas, including Koyambedu, Guindy, Velachery, and Madipakkam. This has caused inconvenience for residents, with many in Velachery compelled to park their vehicles on flyovers to avoid the flooding.
Schools and Colleges Shut Down
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts on October 15 due to the meteorological department’s forecast of heavy rainfall.
On October 14, the chief minister reviewed the state’s monsoon preparedness and instructed authorities to issue an advisory permitting IT employees in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts to work from home from October 15 to 18.
990 Water Pumps Deployed
Officials from the Greater Chennai Corporation announced the deployment of 990 water pumps, 57 tractors fitted with pump sets, and 36 mechanized boats to address emergency situations. Additionally, approximately 170 fully equipped relief centers are currently operational to assist those affected by the flooding.
