Twitter reacts to #ChennaiRains, help pours in for the flood affected

Chennai has been inundated with floods as heavy rains battered the city throughout Tuesday night.  While the Army and Navy are being deployed to rescue people from the rain-induced flood, many civilians have undertaken rescue operations themselves. People aggressively tweeted with #ChennaiRains and #ChennaiRains help, making it the top trend on Twitter in India.

Related Read: Chennai floods: Helpline numbers for rescue operations, food, blankets, accommodation, stranded animals and more

A turn of the road, or a bend by the river?

#ChennaiRainsHelp #chennaiweather full water in Nandanam pic.twitter.com/XrP64MvEVQ

— saran reddy (@msaranreddy) December 2, 2015

As #ChennaiRains trend on Twitter, it has been a platform for reiteration of information.

Due to severe waterlogging, Chennai airport has been closed fr flight operations till 1200hrs (tentatively) #ChennaiRainsHelp #chennairains

— sudhir (@sudhir1489) December 2, 2015

The page created for weather updates, help and coordination, can be followed for assistance and latest information.

Those who need rescue please call these numbers 04427237107/ 04425394240/ 9840295100 these are the army / navy helplines #ChennaiRainsHelp

— ChennaiRains (@ChennaiRains) December 2, 2015

As everyone is taking steps to help each other, some are going a step further and assuring the safety of the animals as well. There have been reports and requests of rescues of animals from all over the city.

When people show compassion to animals at these times, faith in humanity restored. #Chennairains pic.twitter.com/QU7h5qvcUz

— Sangeetha (@SangitaSri) December 2, 2015

This video shows how a woman gets to a house next to hers, swimming.

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

A swelling Adyar River has been a source of concern for the recent hour.

Adyar river #Saidapet #chennairains pic.twitter.com/pbSXP97Aqj

— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) December 2, 2015

As Army and the Navy personnel have been deployed, rescue operations began yesterday; the death toll has risen to 188.

Navy personnel rescue stranded locals #chennairains (Pic source: Indian Navy) pic.twitter.com/uZ0SI7Bms3

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015

Train services have been delayed or diverted as the railway tracks have been completely flooded.

Train services that are cancelled/diverted from chennai central/Egmore for Tod& Tom #Chennairains #ChennaiRainsHelp pic.twitter.com/bm590byd43

— Smritigit pal (Dhanu (@smritigitpal) December 2, 2015

Train service is stopped temporarily! #chennairains #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/n3aJZMCdei

— Arun Prathap (@ArunPrat) December 1, 2015

Forecasts have come up and they have not been reassuring.

INSAT Image, 04:00 IST. People are advised to stay in shelters. More downpour ahead. #chennairains #chennaiweather pic.twitter.com/YeGjMNNDMO

— Mouli Shankar (@mousyr1) December 1, 2015

A scene from the airport.

#chennairains @SkymetWeather Airport or seaport? #ChennaiFloods #chennaiweather pic.twitter.com/1GHUD82J5L

— Rohit Joshi (@emceeaarjay) December 1, 2015

A scene from the Sathyabama University.

Floating college #chennairains #chennaiweather @chennaiweather @ChennaiRains @SkymetWeather @rahulkanwal @IndiaToday pic.twitter.com/zClFjSRIjZ

— Murali Ottikundala (@ottikundala) November 18, 2015

As the situations got dire, help started pouring in, as Chennaites look out for each other.

Pl RETWEET: Help from Old Madras Baking Company #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/UcGYsl69Ys

— Dinakaran Rengachary (@dinakaran) December 1, 2015

This video gives a clear idea of how devastating this rain has been for Chennai.

This is the worst thing I've seen. #ChennaiRains @ChennaiRains @IMD_Weather @TimesNow @timesofindia @the_hindu pic.twitter.com/E2GtzNMEI9

— Sanket B Mehta (@sanketbmehta) December 1, 2015