Synopsis : Despite the government rolling out elaborate flood-preparedness plans for Chennai, the city still goes underwater when the northeast monsoon arrives. Residents noted that Chennai, once a city of numerous water bodies, now has only a few left, causing water levels to rise after rains.

Every year, the Tamil Nadu government rolls out elaborate flood-preparedness plans for Chennai: Hundreds of pumps, desilted drains, safety checks and public advisories.

Yet, when the northeast monsoon arrives, the city still goes underwater. Streets turn into streams, homes get flooded, and residents are forced to wade through the same old chaos.

Despite taking measures, coordination lapses continue in older neighbourhoods, where incomplete drain works and road digging have left residents facing

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