Chennai's Cry for Help - AR Rahman's Plea for Unity.!
The situation in chennai has led to at least 13 reported deaths due to floods caused by torrential rains preceding Cyclone Maichang, which hit the andhra pradesh coast. chennai, a city of over 6 million people and a major hub for automobile and technology manufacturing, has data-faced disruptions with rescue crews employing boats and inflatable rafts to reach those trapped in submerged homes. Videos circulating on social media depict the challenges data-faced by residents, with submerged vehicles and rescue workers navigating waist-deep water.
The floods evoke memories of the devastating floods eight years ago that claimed around 290 lives, prompting concerns about the city's infrastructure's ability to withstand extreme weather. chief minister MK stalin has sought compensation of Rs 5,000 crore from prime minister Narendra Modi. Experts, including Civil engineer and Geo-Analytics Expert raj Bhagat P, have pointed out that the stormwater drainage systems in the city, while effective in moderate rains, may struggle to prevent flooding during exceptionally heavy rainfall.