Diwali celebrations in Chennai were threatened on Monday (October 20) as heavy rain lashed several parts of the city as well as Tamil Nadu state, causing waterlogging in many areas. Several parts of the state capital, including Velachery, Medavakkam, Pallikaranai and others were inundated because of intense precipitation.

Communication in the city took a hit due to the downpour and visuals were also doing rounds on social media showing runways at the Chennai airport getting submerged.

IMD predicts rain in several parts of south India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, at isolated places across many districts of the state.

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