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Flash flooding lashes parts of Chennai India, authorities urge residents to leave
India’s manufacturing capital of Chennai continues to be belted with heavy rainfall, causing flash flooding
Chennai came to a standstill on Sunday with many areas flooded after the southern Indian coast was battered by heavy rainfall overnight, prompting authorities to issue warnings and evacuate people from low-lying areas.
Reports displayed footage of cars which had become submerged under water, uprooted trees and people being rescued on rubber boats in various parts of Chennai.
The city is the largest in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and often called ‘India’s Detroit’ due to its large car-making industry.
Greater Chennai Corporation confirmed on Twitter that it had opened up relief centres and medical camps across the city and was distributing food to flood victims now stranded.
Heavy rains are forecasted to continue for at least the next few days.