Local residents say that the toxically polluted Amayizhanjan canal, a noxious black open sewer that doubles as a convenient trash dump and a fertile breeding ground for malaria- and dengue-spreading mosquitoes, which courses through the heart of the city, overflowed, raising the spectre of diseases, including leptospirosis
Overnight rain and strong winds cooled Visakhapatnam and brought down trees on city roads, but sunshine and 72% humidity made the afternoon sticky again
Tirupattur, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai have been receiving rain, especially during night for the past few days
The India Meteorological Department said there will be a gradual fall in maximum temperature across West Bengal from May 28 by two to three notches
The RMC has forecast light to moderate rains over a few places in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu
The rain also triggered waterlogging and mudflow in the area, disrupting movement
According to the RMC, many places over South T.N. and a few places in the northern districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain over the weekend; prevailing weather systems will also bring light to moderate rainfall in some areas of Chennai on Saturday and reduce day temperature