Chennai rain: Heavy downpour brings city to halt, many areas water-logged; see pics

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Though the showers, the first big spell after the North East Monsoon set in over the state last week, brought cheers in several parts hit by water scarcity, they also caused traffic snarls and inundation. (PTI Photo)

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Several schools in Chennai closed ahead of schedule as the city experienced heavy showers. (PTI Photo)

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The intermittent rains, under the influence of an upper air cyclonic circulation over South West Bay of Bengal, began last night in parts of the state, and intensified this morning. (PTI Photo)

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The Met office forecast heavy to very heavy rains in some areas of coastal districts, including the capital city and its neighbourhood, in the next 24 hours. (PTI Photo)

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Slow traffic movement in heavy water-logging area in Chennai's Anna Nagar West. (Image: Twitter)

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Buses were delayed in several areas and parts of the city and suburbs witnessed water logging, affecting office-goers and school children. (Image: Twitter)

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Traffic in Chennai came to a grinding halt in several locations like the arterial GST Road and Anna Salai, affecting traffic bound for airport and other outskirt areas. (Image: Twitter)

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Water-logged areas being cleared in Chennai after heavy rain. (Image: Twitter)

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Uprooted trees being removed in Chennai after heavy rain. (Image: Twitter)