In Pics: Chennai After Heavy Rain Overnight

Trains were delayed and schools and colleges were closed on Friday as heavy rain lashed Chennai for the fifth straight day, bringing the city to a virtual standstill.

  • Many roads are flooded with the city receiving 14.9 cm of rainfall since last night.
    Many roads are flooded with the city receiving 14.9 cm of rainfall since last night.
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  • The MeT department has forecast another spell of heavy showers next week following the formation of a new trough of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.
    The MeT department has forecast another spell of heavy showers next week following the formation of a new trough of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.
  • Office-goers had a harrowing time this morning as they were faced with knee-deep water in many areas.
    Office-goers had a harrowing time this morning as they were faced with knee-deep water in many areas.
  • Heavy rain through the night has submerged rail tracks, resulting in delays in arrival and departure of trains at the Chennai Central Station.
    Heavy rain through the night has submerged rail tracks, resulting in delays in arrival and departure of trains at the Chennai Central Station.
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  • Hassled residents posted pictures of waterlogged roads on Twitter, making #chennaiRains a top trend this morning on the micro-blogging site.
    Hassled residents posted pictures of waterlogged roads on Twitter, making #chennaiRains a top trend this morning on the micro-blogging site.
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