Weather News and Analysis

Skymet Weather Team

Tamil Nadu rains have wreaked havoc across the state. Vehicles can be seen floating, schools and colleges have been shutdown, and total chaos has taken over the state capital. We take a look at 10 images which sum up the horror that is Tamil Nadu rains. These images were shared by locals on Twitter and other social media platforms. Please note that all images have been crowd-sourced from social media portals.

1. Chennai has recorded a mind-boggling 345 rain in 24 hours on December 1

2. As per reports, more than 200 people have died due to heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu.

3. The intensity of rainfall has reduced during the last 24 hours. Light to moderate rain to continue till December 6.

4. Vehicles can be seen floating as the city's roads have been submerged.

5. Chennai has already crossed the monthly average rainfall for December.

6. Schools, colleges, shops, and other small and big businesses have been closed due to incessant rains.

7. Mass displacement of population is taking place as people from low-lying areas are being moved to safer shores.

8. Chennai Airport has been shut till December 6 due to water logging, Chennai Railway Station has also been closed temporarily.

9. Flyovers have been submerged due to heavy rains and people can be seen waist-deep in water at several places.

10. Shortcomings of the civic administration in the region have been exposed as the common man continues to suffer.