“The intensity, however, will decrease in the next 48 hours and further by 72 hours but it is likely to continue for five to seven days”, he said.
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“Chennai is nearly flooded after heavy overnight rains”.
As a result of the rains, Poondi, Cholavaram, Puzhal and Chembarambakkam reservoirs that feed Chennai have touched 83.8 per cent of its capacity and out of the 14,098 lakes under PWD in Tamil Nadau 6,791 lakes are full.
Water logging on the suburban railway tracks forced the authorities to cancel some services while many trains ran behind schedule. Till 10 pm on Tuesday, nine flights had been cancelled.
All flight operations at Chennai airport have been in parttially suspended until similarly overview and some of flights were disrupted as waters inundated the runway and the tarmac.
The Airports Authority of India has issued a NOTAM or Notice to Airmen for all air operators, a spokesperson for the Airports Authority of India said in New Delhi.
Floods disrupts the Chennai seriuosly Trains, Busses and Flights were delayed and schools and colleges were closed due to as heavy rain distrupt the city for the fifth straight day, bringing it to a virtual standstill.
A Notam is a notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any facility, service or procedure, among others, in airspace management.
The Chief Minister also wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting financial assistance to support communities and fix the damage caused by the heavy rainfall. “It is the worst rain in Tamil Nadu in almost 100 years”.
Meanwhile, army and navy personnel were deployed early today in low-lying areas of Chennai where thousands of people are reportedly stranded in their homes due to the worsening floods.
The NDRF is airlifting another 15 teams to the rain-battered state.
NDRF DG OP Singh says their teams from Odisha and Bihar have not been able to land in Chennai due to waterlogging at the airport. Each team comprises 40 personnel.
Authorities said thousands of rescuers carrying diving equipment, inflatable boats and medical equipment were also battling to evacuate victims across the flooded state.
NCMC also had a video conference with Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K Gnanadesikan who briefed it on the prevailing situation, official sources said.
Flood waters reached upto even the second floor of the Housing Board colonies on the banks of Adyar river as people reached roof tops looking for rescue and relief in several parts of the city and suburbs.
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Singh said he has also spoken to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and requested him to ensure all help from the armed forces. They are trying to coordinate with various agencies on relief operations.
