Chennai, June 19: Heavy overnight rains lashed the city and its suburbs, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools on Monday. 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. Chennai Rains Photos and Videos Today: Chennai Residents Wake Up to Rainy Morning, Express Joy Witnessing Cool and Chill Weather.

The showers brought relief to people from the sweltering heat that the city and its nearby districts had been witnessing over the past few days. Chennai Rains Today Photos and Videos: Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu Capital, Causes Waterlogging; Holiday Declared in Schools in Four Districts.

Chennai Rains Heavy Rainfall Lashes City; Flight Operations Affected, Holiday Declared For Schools

Following the rains, authorities declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and its neighbouring districts of Chengalpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur, besides Vellore and Ranipet. The weather office forecast more spells of rain for the city and its suburbs on Monday.

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