Meet Srinidhi, the Chennai boxer defying heavy rains to pursue her Olympic dream. Despite Cyclone Michaung flooding her training ground, she and coach Nikesh continue their rigorous practice on the Ennore bridge. In an exclusive with TNM, the determined 18-year-old reveals her struggles as a fisherman's daughter and her unwavering goal to excel in boxing.
In Tamil Nadu, a wall sank in the Chengalpattu district, killing two people, according to C. Muthukumaran, joint director of the state disaster management department, who spoke to Reuters. Floodwater swept cars from the streets of Chennai.
Authorities in many districts of Tamil Nadu announced a school holiday on Tuesday due to the continuous downpour that battered the state's coastal and interior districts.
Chennai rains: Heavy rains predicted in parts of Tamil Nadu today, with light to moderate rain expected over the next five days. Maximum temp: 36-37°C, minimum temp: 26-27°C.