Tamil Nadu Chennai Live Updates: Parts of Tamil Nadu to receive rainfall today – The Indian Express

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Parts of Chennai received moderate showers in the morning. Express Photo: Srinivas K

Tamil Nadu Chennai News Live Updates: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast thunderstorm with light to moderate rainfall over parts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipatti, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram districts today.

Citizens in Chennai woke up to overcast skies as parts of the city received light to moderate showers at dawn today.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu recorded 1896 positive cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the state tally to 25,88,781. Among these, Chennai reported 216 positive cases, bringing the city’s total to 5,41,194. The state recorded 23 deaths on Sunday, putting the state toll at 34,519. 16 of them had succumbed due to comorbidities. A total of 1842 patients were discharged following treatment, taking the total number of recoveries to 25,33,804.

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For assistance on COVID-19-related queries and mental health support in Chennai, citizens can contact the Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) COVID-19 helpline 044 46122300 or 044 25384520 | Citizens can also contact the general helpline 104, the 24-hour helplines 044 29510400 or 29510500 and the 24 x 7 mobile helplines 8754448477 or 9444340496 | Citizens can find the nearest GCC-facilitated COVID-19 fever clinic here | Find the nearest GCC vaccine centre here and book your slot here | For lodging rain-related complaints and assistance during the monsoon, citizens can contact the GCC’s monsoon helplines 044 25384530 or 044 25384540 or the control room 1913 (available 24×7)

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/tamil-nadu-chennai-live-news-updates-today-rains-stalin-madras-hc-aiadmk-corporation-cmrl-traffic-live-7455764/