Chennai faces severe flooding after 8 cm of rain in 24 hours

Chennai experienced over 8 cm of rain in 24 hours, leading to waterlogging in 553 locations. The Greater Chennai Corporation deployed 1,686 motor pumps and 489 machines to clear fallen trees. Traffic is halted in some underpasses due to waterlogging, while others remain open. The GCC has set up 337 relief centers, evacuating 918 people and providing over 635,000 meals. Flood relief operations involve 22,000 personnel and 18,500 volunteers. The GCC's helpline received over 50,000 complaints, with most addressed.