14 Photos That Show How Chennai Rains Haven’t Dampened The People’s Spirit
Posted on November 17, 2015 in Lists, SocietyWith 246.5 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, Chennai has drowned in what can be said to be its worst flood crisis since 2005. 79 people have already perished in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu and according to recent Meteorological (Met) reports, Chennai is going to receive more rain in the next 24 hours.
The Met department had alerted the Tamil Nadu government of above normal rainfall in September itself, but the Corporations did little to be prepared for the rains. The city has come to a standstill with schools and colleges closed, but the spirit of the people hasn’t been shaken.
People fearlessly got out onto the streets to help animals and the elderly, some students even rowed a boat to reach their examination centre! Ola cabs launched a boat service with professional rowers to rescue people for free from waterlogged areas to safer places. Here’s hoping that Chennai recovers soon from this massive natural disaster. Concerned individuals have shared the following helpline numbers for Chennai residents:
Tree fall, waterlogging: 1913
Sewage overflow: 45674567
Blue cross: 9176025265
Facebook user Harish Venky shared photographs of this policeman opposite Anna University who told him to “stay safe” and keep his phone inside.
I salute this cop !!! Just opposite to anna university !!!And i opened the car window and said “Thank You Sir” and he replied “keep ur phone inside and be safe” _/\_#Respect
Posted by Harish Venki on Sunday, 15 November 2015
Pushkal Shivam and Aaron Antony made it in time to IIT Madras for giving an exam and submitting their term papers!
The #ChennaiRains did not stop Pushkal Shivam and Aaron Antony make their way to IIT Madras to submit their term papers and give their exams! (They made it just in time.)Photos via Pushkal Shivam
Posted by Youth Ki Awaaz on Monday, 16 November 2015
Kids make the most of the rain and rejoice as school gets cancelled.
Due to heavy rain tomorrow has been declared holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai.Source – Thanthi TV
Posted by My Chennai on Monday, 16 November 2015
And you thought a sofa was meant to remain indoors.
Who needs boat when you have a sofa!Fzee
Posted by Madras Memoirs on Sunday, 15 November 2015
Citizens help animals and the elderly stay safe during the floods.
#Chennai turns into city of boats and #snakes #chennairains #Flood https://t.co/0IbLww3bPR pic.twitter.com/npnrc7f4MU
— ABP News (@abpnewstv) November 17, 2015
Journalists carry on.
Watch Super Question Hour: Big stories of the day #ChennaiRains (0:00-5:20) https://t.co/Q068YKzNCj pic.twitter.com/KJG4YQ2cAU
— Pinky Rajpurohit (@Madrassan) November 17, 2015
Gully cricket – with or without rains.
Pic of the day? #chennaiRains pic.twitter.com/fgPq5OEXBn
— Raul (@rj_manutd) November 13, 2015
A charitable trust works to deliver food packets to those affected by the rains.
#RaghavaLawrence Charitable Trust Provides Food Packets To Those Affected By Rain In Chennai!#Chennairains #Respect
Posted by Multiplex Movies on Monday, 16 November 2015
Traffic policemen pitch in to fill potholes.
Traffic police filling up potholes on the road near Phoenix Mall, in #Chennai #chennairains #SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/LOH11J6Gdz
— Ridlr Delhi (@TrafflineDEL) November 13, 2015
Party workers manage to put up photos and banners of Jayalalitha!
#chennairains does not stop AIADMK men…business as usual. Photo courtesy : Fellow Journalist pic.twitter.com/U2sSB1Twna
— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) November 13, 2015
Indigenous water drainage systems are set up.
Hot trends in Chennai now.. #ChennaiRains
Posted by Democratic Paper on Monday, 16 November 2015
These two men catch a moment’s silence in the midst of the storm.
Heavy rain allday #chennairains pic.twitter.com/svcD7Sj0tg
— Mansoor Alikhan K (@itsme_mansoor) November 8, 2015
This little superstar dances his way through the rains.
#AfterTheRains #ChennaiRains https://t.co/OHzF1GnAxc
— Arun Janardhanan (@arunjei) November 17, 2015
Police officers undertake rescue operations.
Salute and Thanks to these Officers for the rescue operations they are undertaking in the torrential #chennairains pic.twitter.com/b9ixbZmb7i
— Ganesh Perumal (@GaneshPerumalM) November 17, 2015
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