8 dead in Tamil Nadu, schools closed for 2nd day; rain resumes in some parts

Rains today have lashed the metropolis and suburbs falling under Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts, bringing more areas under sheets of water and making commute a hardship. Widespread rains have battered Tamil Nadu. There was some respite on Tuesday, but the weathermen forecast more rains for Wednesday in Chennai and neighbouring districts. The heavy showers due to north-east monsoon have left 8 persons dead and disrupted life in several areas due to waterlogging. Government officials said that four people were killed in rain-related incidents in different places since Monday evening, while one person was killed in a wall collapse in Thanjavur district on Monday.