The northeast monsoon announced its arrival to Chennai with widespread rains since Sunday night. Along with rains came water stagnation, traffic snarls and slower train movements. But Chennai has a reason to smile as the catchment reservoirs received its share of water.
Chennai witnessed its first spell of widespread rains since the onset of northeast monsoons. A scene at Anna Nagar West.
A mother walks with her children at Chinthadripet. City schools were ordered to close an hour early.
Can you believe this photo was taken around 1 pm? A scene at Anna Salai where dark clouds made noon look like late evening.
With most of Chennai recording 2 cm rain, water stagnation was a common sight. Seen here is Greenways Road.
Traffic jam coupled with water stagnation added woes to average Chennai commuters. A scene at Whites Road.
Authorities beefed up cleaning drains at Adambakkam and Velachery for free flow of rain water.
A street vendor winds up his day earlier than usual in Egmore.
Vehicles wading through a flooded Gengu Reddy subway.
Despite hardship, the scene of colourful umbrellas are a delight to watch. Commuters waiting for bus at a shelter in Anna Salai.