Drops of rain clinging to leaves of a tree in Coimbatore on November 26, 2011. Photo: S. Siva Saravanan
A farmer stands with his damaged paddy crop in a submerged field in Samayankudikadu, Thanjavur. Photo: B. Velankanni Raj
Following the rains, most of the rivers in the state are brimming. The Adyar, running through Chennai, is flowing over the bridge near Ekkaduthangal. Photo: R. Shivaji Rao
Minister of Housing and Urban Development R. Vaithilingam looks at damaged paddy crop at Samayankudikadu in Thanjavur. Collector K. Baskaran (left) is seen with him. Photo: B. Velankanni Raj
The torrential monsoons have left many roads water-logged as this street in Balabakya Nagar in Tirunelveli. Photo: A. Shaikmohideen
After heavy rain lashed Chennai and its neighbourhood over the last 48 hours, many roads were badly damaged. The Choolaimedu High Road near Jakaria Colony caved in on Saturday. Photo: K. Pichumani
More than a fortnight after a cloudburst flooded the city, the Tiruchi Corporation is yet to take up repairs on rain-damaged roads. A view of the Gandhi Market Road in Tiruchi. Photo: M. Moorthy
A dog is quenching its thirst from a pool of stagnant rain water on Anna Salai, Chennai. Photo: S.S. Kumar
Incessant rain affected normal life in most parts of Chennai on Saturday. A pedestrian struggles through the drenched Anna Salai near DMS, Chennai. Photo: S.S. Kumar
Dark clouds threaten more rain even as excess water gushes from the Gedilam in Cuddalore district . Photo: C. Venkatachalapathy
Two-wheeler riders try their best to take cover from rain in Kancheepuram on Saturday. Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam
Many trees have been uprooted due to the intermittent rains. An uprooted tree lies across South Chithirai Street in Srirangam, Tiruchi. Photo: M. Srinath
Flooded streets added to citizens woes in Adithanar Salai, Pudupet, Chennai. Photo: V. Ganesan
Ominous monsoon clouds loom over Kancheepuram. Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam
Vehicles plough their way through stagnant water on Katpadi Road in Vellore. Photo; D. Gopalakrishnan