Cyclone Michaung: Chennai Reels Under Devastating Floods, Citizens Unite For Rescue Measures — PICS

For the past three days, many parts of Chennai have remained inundated with no access to power and transport due to the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.

Boats crisscrossed the locality to evacuate affected people

Cries for help were forwarded through the night as Chennaiites, who had waded through a similar nightmare in 2015, reconnected online again and formed citizen rescue groups to deal with emergencies (Credit: PTI)

People in the city have become accustomed to navigating water-filled streets (Credit: PTI)

Boats crisscrossed the locality to evacuate affected people (Credit: PTI)

Access to a prominent hospital in Madipakkam was cut off and youths of the locality stood guard at the road's entrance, near a brimming lake, to caution people from outside about the heavy inundation (Credit: PTI)