kyiv.Ukraine.Ukraine Gate – November 29,2021- Heavy rains fell in record quantities in southern India, affecting many states and major cities, including Chennai, where a state of emergency was declared.
The floods in Tamil Nadu and its capital, Chennai, with more than 6 million people, are reported to have been hit hardest. A state of emergency was declared there. It also flooded many surrounding villages. The government is evacuating people from flooded settlements. It is noted that some peasants were evacuated by boat.
Indian meteorologists note that in the city of Chennai recorded 1000 mm of rainfall per month. This is only the third time in 200 years that such rainfall is recorded in November. Experts note that the rainy season lasts longer than usual due to climate change caused by human factors.
Precipitation is expected to continue on Monday. Meteorologists predict that the cessation of the downpour can be expected no earlier than Tuesday.
At least 30 people died in India and thousands more were left homeless after large-scale floods in the south of the country.