Heavy rain lashed Coimbatore on October 13, flooding several roads and subways. Water entered several houses in the city.
(Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)
The downpour disrupted life and caused inconvenience to people.
(Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)
The flooding was aggravated by ongoing underground drainage works and clogged stormwater drains.
(Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)
Motorists had a tough time navigating through submerged roads, leading to severe traffic snarls in key parts of the city.
(Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)
Commuters expressed frustration over the civic issues, pointing to delays in the completion of drainage projects and lack of maintenance of stormwater drains.
(Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)
The meteorological department has issued a warning for more rainfall in the coming days, in Tamil Nadu.