Red alert as monsoon pounds Chennai
Authorities issued a red alert for Chennai, implying expectations of extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours amid a vigourous northeast monsoon over Tamil Nadu. The Regional Meterological Centre in Chennai also issued an orange alert for surrounding areas, namely Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Thiruvallar districts. It was also issues for western districts of Theni, Coimbatore and Nilgiris.Also Read: Southwest monsoon exits India with 13% rain deficitThe red alert means a forecast of ex…



