Kanchipuram, Oct. 19 -- Following heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, including Nagapattinam and Chennai on Sunday, the Uthiramerur Lake in Kanchipuram district has reached its full capacity after water from the Cheyyar River was diverted into the lake by the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department.

Uthiramerur MLA Sundar visited the lake to inspect the water flow routes and later reviewed the Kattupakkam canal area. He directed police officials to restrict public access to ensure public safety.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert in Chennai, forecasting a 'partly cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorm accompanied by lightning' for Sunday.

The department has also predicted the cont...