India, Oct. 18 -- Heavy rain lashed several parts of Chennai over the last 24 hours with most parts of the city and adjoining areas receiving extremely heavy rainfall, over 20 cm, the meteorological department said on Sunday.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, six locations in North Chennai, including Parrys, recorded the highest amount of rainfall with 36.3 cm in the last 24 hours. Twelve other locations in city received a rainfall of over 11.5 cm as North East monsoon remains active in the region.

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry usually receive rainfall during the northeast monsoon season which officially sets in between October and December every year.

Besides Parrys recording 36 cm of rainfall, Kathivakkam in North Chennai ...