As many as two people have died in the aftermath of heavy rains in Chennai since Monday.
The deceased, who reportedly passed away on Tuesday, include a woman who died in a wall collapse while a man was electrocuted in another rain-related incident.
The city has been lashed by downpour, resulting in waterlogged localities in and around Chennai.
Meanwhile Tamil Nadu government has declared a 'rain holiday' for schools, colleges in at least eight districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ranipet.
Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains and thunderstorm across the state this week .
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