Moderate rains leave Chennai roads inundated, Corporation exposed

As moderate rainfall persisted in the city for the second day on Thursday, many arterial roads fell prey to water stagnation. (Photo | EPSP Jawahar)

This year’s northeast monsoon has been very indifferent, especially towards northern districts of Tamil Nadu. A whopping nine districts are currently staring at over 50 per cent deficit rainfall. (Photo | EPS/ Martin Louis)

Fishermen and beach-goers were in for a shock on Thursday morning. Almost the city's entire coastline was littered with foam. Thick blankets of white foam were seen along the city coasts from Ennore to Tiruvanmiyur. (Photo | EPSP Jawahar)

Chennai was struggling with 61 per cent water deficit, and a possible monsoon failure. The rains came as a much needed respite. (Photo | EPSMadhav K)

IN PIC: A water vendor finding his way through. The water ravaged roads highlight the Corporations inability to maintain city roads. (Photo | EPSMadhav K)

Rainbow trouble? A rider struggles with the umbrella. (Photo | EPSMadhav K)

Water, water everywhere: An elderly man cycles on inundated road in Tirupati. (Photo | EPSMadhav K)

Red Riding Hood: A young girl playing in the rains. (Photo | EPSMadhav K)

With chill in the air, the maximum temperature had plummeted six degrees below normal. However, the much needed rainfall has, once again, eluded the city. IN PIC: People enjoying the showers. (Photo | EPSAshwin Prasath)