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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Dec 03, 2015, 12:06 AM IST
Chennai and several coastal areas of the state were on Wednesday marooned in flood waters following incessant heavy rains that pounded the city and the neighbouring districts cutting the state capital from rail and road links even as the airport was shutdown for the day.
Though the heavy rains that lashed the city and the suburbs and neighbouring districts of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Cuddalore for more than a day yesterday have shown a let up since this morning, a continuous drizzle under overcast skies spelled further trouble for citizens.
Teams of army, navy, coast guard and NDRF have been deployed in the worst-affected areas of Tambaram, the southern gateway to the city, Mudichur and Oorapakkam.
Police and Fire service personnel were also involved in rescue operations. The Coast Guard has deployed its boats in some areas in the city that has witnessed unprecedented rains in a short period of time in recent memory.
The rains that have virtually broken a 100-year-old record with one day's rainfall covering a month's average also flooded areas in Vadapalani, Valasaravakkam and Nandamvakkam as nearby lakes overflowed into the city.
(With agency inputs)
Mahesh Sharma announced that Civil Aviation Ministry has decided on the Rajali airbase, which is 40km from Chennai airport,.
Due to the unprecedented situation we have decided on Rajali airbase,its 40km from Chennai airport-Mahesh Sharma pic.twitter.com/Ot36PWsmxv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
Tambaram railway station turned into a makeshift shelter for stranded passengers
Tambaram railway station turned into a makeshift shelter for stranded passengers #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/a1ikbrYYCU
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
Airbus 320 test landed at Rajali naval base in Arakkonam which will function as a make shift airport for passenger flights
Naval air station in Arakonnam may become temporary airport as Chennai airport is shutdown
Officials on the job to restore power supply in Chennai: Piyush Goyal
Chennai airport to be shut till December 6
Tejashwi Yadav has donated his first month's salary towards Chennai flood relief fund
I have decided to donate my 1st month's salary to relief fund for #ChennaiFloods victims-Tejashwi Yadav pic.twitter.com/Q5elKBVduZ
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
Rajnath Singh to give statement on the floods tommorow
I will give my statement tomorrow-Home Minister Rajnath Singh #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/XZfZUpWiXr
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
DMK urges Centre to declare Chennai flood 'national disaster'
South Central Railway launches helpline numbers., cancels 12 trains
Karnataka govt has sanctioned Rs 5 crore along medicines and relief items. I have asked Chief Secy to coordinate with Tamil Nadu govt: CM Siddaramaiah
More than 150 people evacuated by ICG, 23 personnel and two officers in four boats engaged in rescue operations
NDRF teams leave for Tamil Nadu from Delhi with relief material
NDRF teams leave for Tamil Nadu from Delhi with relief material. #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/y243NWLdOy
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
The rainfall is likely to continue for about a week, but situation critical for the next 48 hours. The rainfall is likely to continue for about a week, but situation critical for the next 48 hours L S Rathore, IMD Director General
We have decided that in case of non-payment of BSNL bill, there shall be no disconnection of the line, said RS Prasad
Due to Chennai floods, there will be no charges on BSNL bills for one week in Chennai starting today, said RS Prasad
Locals fight for relief material in Choolaimedu
WATCH: Locals fight for relief material in Choolaimedu #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/FUr0AdH1sY
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
#ChennaiRains #GlobalHospital
Please don't spread the wrong news. There has been no containment issue. All our crocs are safely contained. pic.twitter.com/1Dls9ShF61
— Croc Bank (@MCBT_India) December 2, 2015
No councillor, no politician has come here to ask about us, even when our children are going hungry: #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/dWDbTTVCtS
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
ICGS Sarang deployed to Chennai with divers. Food is being cooked on-board for distribution among victims: Indian Coast Guard
If you can offer shelter, food/supplies, need rescue help, other useful contact information, or available for volunteering. All in one place.
Check: http://chennairains.org/
INS Airawat equipped with 5 Jamini boats, 20 divers, lot to relief material, will reach Chennai today late evening or tomorrow morning: Navy PRO CG Raju
Rescue operation in Nungambakkam, Chennai #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/9gq2WksyV9
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
#Chennairains #SrinagarColony #Saidapet #NorthAve in 6 to 8 feet water, Is more water pumped from #Chembarambakkam pic.twitter.com/whZRDOJM9M
— Krishnan (@100Krish) December 2, 2015
Indian Coast Guard rescue operations underway #ChennaiFloods (Pic source: ICG) pic.twitter.com/1BKj8uuXb0
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
Visuals of Army's rescue operations #ChennaiFloods (pic source: Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/vP4YFYqATs
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said incessant rains in coastal parts of Tamil Nadu, is likely to continue for three more days, and urged the people residing in low-lying areas to move to safer locations.
IMD Director General L S Rathore said that although the intensity of rain will lessen after 72 hours, but it will continue to pour for about a week.
Here's a list of specific hashtags you can use during #ChennaiRains pic.twitter.com/NxIpYgFbAj
— Twitter India (@TwitterIndia) December 2, 2015
"Chennai airport is totally waterlogged, about 700 passengers are stuck at the airport. Amenities are being provided to them. They will be evacuated as soon as we possible," says Union Minister Mahesh Sharma.
Few districts may experience very heavy rainfall. Fishermen should be careful: Tamil Nadu MeT Department
Railway officials monitoring situation. Necessary steps will be taken, says Manoj Sinha, MoS for Railways.
Army rescue columns reach out to victims of floods in Chennai. Succeed in rescuing over 50 civilians to safety in Gudvancheri and Mudichur.
Speaking to ANI, Navy PRO said, "Navy has been co-ordinating with local authorities to carry out rescue operations, many teams & relief material sent."
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in view of the situation, the Centre has deployed Army, Navy and NDRF teams in sufficient numbers.
"The Prime Minister has issued a memorandum and we have deployed our Central team there to assess the situation and make a report so that every possible help can also reach there," Singh said.
If anyone need medical assistance(free) in saidapet,kk nagar area pls contact Dr.Vignesh Raj 9790801234 https://t.co/ILStmiJmDx
— ChennaiRains (@ChennaiRains) December 2, 2015
Current satellite images of Chennai (Source: MeT Dept)
PM Modi chairs high-level meet on #ChennaiRains
Chennai Airport will remain shut for operations till 6 AM tomorrow: AAI.
Cancellation of services due to heavy rains pic.twitter.com/AaWNkCfNeA
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 2, 2015
The flight operations at the Chennai Airport have been closed for the whole day because of the flooded water on the runway.
"All operations at Chennai Airport have been stopped for rest of the day and all flights stand cancelled. Operations at the airport have been shut as water has started entering the airfield," Deepak Shastri, Chennai Airport Director told ANI.
Video of pple saving a guy whoz stuck in floods while driving... Great unity #chennairains #chennairainupdates pic.twitter.com/9G5l0hwyD2
— Mahesh Kumar (@maheshkumarse) December 1, 2015
Moving image. An injured dog being rescued to safety amidst worse #ChennaiFloods today. That's the spirit. Respect! pic.twitter.com/ryp0txaPMq
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) December 1, 2015
Indian Coast Guard personnel and boats on standby. Two boats assisting Police in Saidapet in rescue efforts.
All the #mosque in chennai now open for food an stay. Pls use your near one to get help. #chennairains #ChennaiFloods
— Suriya Narayanan (@itssuriya) December 2, 2015
Navy personnel rescue stranded locals #chennairains (Pic source: Indian Navy) pic.twitter.com/uZ0SI7Bms3
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
Office spaces like #ShiramGateway, #Perungalathur flooded. #ChennaiRains #ChennaiFloods @ndtv @NDTVProfit pic.twitter.com/TMsRof4eTN
— Smitha T K (@smitha_tarur) December 2, 2015
#RadioCityChennai People who are struck in traffic near Teynampet Tnagar Alwarpet can come over to #RadioCityChennai office and stay here..
— Radio City 91.1FM (@myradiocity) December 1, 2015
700 elders stuck at Paraniputhur
Any one ready to save 700 elders stuck at paraniputhur and battling for life ??? Pls Pls do #chennairains pic.twitter.com/zpHjxpUQLG
— Prashanth (@itisprashanth) December 1, 2015
If you would like to volunteer your help in any form, please add your details in this sheet https://t.co/acInERzpqd #ChennaiRainsHelp
— Nandita Iyer (@saffrontrail) December 2, 2015
15 trains from Chennai Egmore cancelled.Passengers stranded. Stale food & water available. @ibnlive #ChennaiDrowning pic.twitter.com/uDkwO9eUbN
— anna isaac (@anna_isaac) December 2, 2015
25-30 people rescued by Army in Gudvancheri and Urapakkam.15 rescued from a stranded bus in Manapakkam
WATCH: As water enters homes in low-lying areas of Anna Nagar, locals rescue themselves #chennairains pic.twitter.com/Q1E9rMAAl5
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015
"Our teams from Odisha and Bihar are not able to land in Chennai due to water-logging at the airport. We hoped to get airport clearance by 6.30 am but now it is postponed to 11.30 am: NDRF DG OP Singh
All operations at Chennai Airport stopped for rest of the day, all flights stand cancelled: Deepak Shastri,Chennai Airport Director to ANI (Image Courtesy: Twitter )
Adyar river #Saidapet #chennairains pic.twitter.com/pbSXP97Aqj
— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) December 2, 2015
Chennai airport closed. Images of inundation from the airport, courtesy @RKKrishnan #ChennaiDrowning pic.twitter.com/w251x4l0MG
— anna isaac (@anna_isaac) December 1, 2015
#chennairains #TNflood #TamilNadu #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/nyluIbNvC6
— Faz® (@FazlianaRafeek) December 2, 2015
National Disaster Rescue Force has already despatched ten teams of which four are already in Chennai and the rest will be flying in today. Teams carrying boats will also be sent to Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts.
* 500mm of rain expected in Chennai. 31 trains cancelled, 11 diverted.
Mamallapuram Perumal temple submerged in water. But look at that snake safe on the head. #chennairains pic.twitter.com/1YuJvH2eFQ
— Vasu (@vasudevan_k) December 1, 2015
According to PTI report, the situation has worsened in suburban areas of Tambaram and Mudichur after the Chembarakam lake overflowed and an unprecedented 26,000 cusecs of water was being released flooding the downstream areas.
Death toll rises to 188: Army, Navy out in Chennai after torrential rains lash #TamilNadu … pic.twitter.com/pmLnjYQWPy pic.twitter.com/XuDZbUbVHL
— Ankita Gautam (@PerfectlyAnkit) December 2, 2015
"News of heavy rains in Chennai & other parts of TN extremely worrying.My thoughts are with the people of TN as they battle incessant rains," tweeted Rahul Gandhi.
He further added, "I hope rescue and relief operations reach those in need at the earliest."
Rahul Gandhi also urged Congress workers to extend all possible assistance to those affected by the rains & floods.
News of heavy rains in Chennai &other parts of TN extremely worrying.My thoughts are with the people of TN as they battle incessant rains
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 2, 2015
