Over 100 houses flooded in Chennai's Palavoyal after heavy rains; lakes breach, 56 rescued
Heavy rains flooded at least 100 houses in Palavoyal near Red Hills, trapping over 200 residents in hip-level water. This recurring issue, exacerbated by breached lakes and poor drainage in the low-lying neighborhoods, saw water rise to chest level in some areas. Fire and Rescue Services conducted multiple rescue operations, shifting 56 people to safety.
Heavy rains flooded at least 100 houses in Palavoyal near Red Hills, trapping over 200 residents in hip-level water. This recurring issue, exacerbated by breached lakes and poor drainage in the low-lying neighborhoods, saw water rise to chest level in some areas. Fire and Rescue Services conducted multiple rescue operations, shifting 56 people to safety.
