The police department had deployed hundreds of personnel to the spot to counter any untoward events as tensions escalate in the region over the brutal murder of the political leader. 

Chennai will witness thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rains in the city on November 11, Thursday while several parts of the city had recorded rainfall on November 10.

The 24x7 state control room has been installed in Chennai and in the affected districts and the people can reach the control room by dialling the toll-free numbers '1070' and '1077'.

Showcasing how potholes are rampant across the city, this incident had threatened the residents who are already been suffering from the disruptions caused by the incessant rainfall.

The strong comments from the High Court have come when the city and several parts of the state have been issued with a red alert and a warning of extremely heavy rainfall on November 10 and 11. 

On the other hand, the actor is yet to respond to the allegations and earlier said that the attack at the airport was due to a minor altercation. 

Chief Minister MK Stalin has on Tuesday continued his review in the city for the third consecutive day and he had instructed the officials to expedite the relief works.

As the incessant rainfall had inundated Chennai and several parts of the state, the downpour had brought back the memories of the 2015 floods.

The meteorological department has said that a cyclone circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of the Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure area is likely to form by November 9.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has on Sunday spoken with Chief Minister MK Stalin and expressed that he is praying for everyone's well-being and safety.