Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai inundated as heavy rains lash the city

Despite weakening into a remnant, Cyclone Ditwah rains have flooded Chennai and its surrounding districts, turning major roads and residential areas into waterlogged chaos. The continuous downpour has inundated low-lying areas, marooning several localities and causing major traffic disruption. The meteorological department has extended the warning, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall for Chennai and Tiruvallur districts until Tuesday due to the persistent weather system.

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A bus is stranded in the floodwaters caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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People pump out stagnant water amid heavy rainfall following Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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Students walk along a road amid heavy rainfall in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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Chennai commuters endure heavy rain brought by Cyclone Ditwah.

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Vehicles navigate through heavy rain in Chennai, brought on by Cyclone Ditwah.

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Strong winds and rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah make it difficult for people to stay steady at Marina Beach in Chennai.

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People wade through waterlogged roads amid heavy rainfall following Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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High waves lash the Kasimedu shoreline amid rough sea conditions in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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High waves lash the Kasimedu shoreline amid rough sea conditions in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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Workers clear fallen tree debris from a road in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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A man rides a scooter through a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall following Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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A woman commutes through a waterlogged street following rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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A man looks out from his flooded house as water rises in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.

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Workers clear fallen tree debris from a road in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.