In Pics: Chennai marooned as heavy rains pound city

At present, all eyes are on Tamil Nadu which is paralysed by the incessant rains and flooding. So far, nearly 60 houses have suffered damages and four people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. Meanwhile, authorities disconnected the power supply in vulnerable neighbourhoods as a precautionary measure. Here are some pictures that narrate the mayhem.

In Pics: Chennai marooned as heavy rains pound city

Incessant rains lashed Tamil Nadu’s Chennai and its other regions paralysing the daily life in the city. Credit: AFP Photo

Flooding and waterlogging were reported at several places and nearly 60 houses suffered massive damage due to the continuous downpour. Credit: PTI Photo

The Northeast monsoon is expected to add to Tamil Nadu's woes as more rainfall is expected in the state between November 9-11. Credit: AFP Photo

In Chennai, most roads and bylanes and a section of subways remained waterlogged and continued to be closed. Credit: PTI Photo

ThTraffic diversion too continued and commuters had a tough time. Credit: AFP Photo

The state government requested the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for assistance and it has deployed four teams to help them in carrying out rescue operations. Credit: PTI Photo

Chief Minister M K Stalin inspected affected areas and announced flood relief assistance to the affected people. Credit: PTI Photo

As on November 8 morning, 889 residents of water-stagnant low-lying areas were safely evacuated and housed in relief centres. Credit: AFP Photo

Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has set up special monsoon medical camps to provide medical assistance, especially from water-borne diseases. Credit: AFP Photo

Civic workers are continually doing their job without respite, clearing garbage and clogged drains. Credit: PTI Photo

In view of rains, prices of vegetables saw an exponent rise, shooting up by nearly 3 times. Credit: AFP Photo

Fortunately, daily life in Chennai and its neighbourhood is slowly limping back to normalcy as water levels are slowly reducing. Credit: AFP Photo

A family wades through a waterlogged area following heavy rain in Chennai. Credit: PTI Photo

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo

A man walks through the flooded complex of Ripon Building in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo