Chennai, Nov. 29 -- Heavy rains lashed Chennai and and neighbouring districts since this evening,though in spells, as the Cyclonic Storm Ditwah moved further close to Chennai coast tonight,evenas heavy showers battered several districts of the State as the Mmet office has forecast heavy rainsin the entire state.
The rains which began in the evening, intensified late in the night, leading to inundation in severalareas even as theccivic authorities swungi into action and engaged in relief meausres.
Met office said the Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north SriLanka and Tamil Nadu coasts moved nearly northwards with the speed of 07 kmph during pastsix hours and lay centered at 2030 hrs today over the same regi...