Chennai: Heavy rain is pouring in Chennai, making life difficult for residents. With the continuous downpour, flooding is intensifying in Chennai and the surrounding districts.
Traffic disruptions have occurred due to flooding in Chennai and nearby areas. Essential services have been hindered in many locations. Floodwaters have risen around actor Rajinikanth’s house. Water has surrounded the actor’s luxurious villa in Poes Garden. The city’s drainage system has collapsed due to the heavy rains, causing the water levels to rise. Efforts have begun to pump out the water surrounding Rajinikanth’s house. Water had also risen around his house during the 2023 Cyclone Maikound.
Train services in Chennai have been disrupted due to the heavy rain, with Southern Railway canceling four express trains. Several trains have been rerouted, and some domestic flights have also been canceled. The weather department has warned that heavy rain will continue for the next two days, with significant rainfall reported in Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu.
