New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Chennai residents woke up to heavy rainfall on Monday morning as they kicked off their Diwali celebrations. After two days of continuous downpour, the city is experiencing widespread waterlogging and significant travel disruptions. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin assessed state's readiness and precautionary efforts amid the northeast monsoon and a developing depression.

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