Chennai woke up to heavy rains and thunderstorms on Monday, June 19, leading to the State government declaring a holiday for schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Ranipet and Tiruvallur.
The district collectors of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Ranipet and Chengalpet have declared a holiday for schools in the region. International flight operations at the airport were affected as around 10 incoming flights, including from Doha and Dubai were diverted to Bengaluru, subsequently affecting departure as well.
The showers brought relief to people from the sweltering heat that the city and its nearby districts had been witnessing over the past few months. The weather office forecast more spells of rain for the city and its suburbs on Monday.
