Heavy Rains Flood Chennai City

Chennai experienced intense rainfall late Saturday night, flooding several parts of the city. Areas including Parry’s Corner and Ennore in North Chennai, along with Meenambakkam and Tiruvottiyur, received heavy showers. The Greater Chennai Corporation recorded an average rainfall of more than 105 mm over the preceding 24 hours. Several roads were inundated, vehicles were stranded in water, and transport services were disrupted, affecting daily life. The rainfall was described as among the heaviest the city had experienced since Cyclone Michaung in 2023. According to Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna, rainfall recorded from 6 p.m. included 35.8 cm in Parry’s Corner, 31.2 cm in Tiruvottiyur, 25 cm in Manali and 20.2 cm in Ennore.

Meanwhile, forecasts indicated the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and its surrounding areas on Sunday. Municipal authorities have stepped up efforts to clear accumulated rainwater from roads and prepare for further showers. Officials are monitoring the situation and taking precautionary measures to minimise disruption. Residents facing rain-related problems have been advised to contact the relevant municipal authorities. With more rainfall expected, the focus remains on water removal, public safety and maintaining essential services across the city.