CHENNAI: A sudden, intense spell of rain on Tuesday evening brought life to a grinding halt in several suburban areas of Chennai, causing severe waterlogging and massive traffic snarls, and leaving a trail of anxiety among residents about the impending full-fledged monsoon.

The downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, began in the evening and lashed areas including Tambaram, Chromepet, Pallavaram, and their surrounding neighbourhoods.

Key arterial roads like GST Road, Mudichur Road and Velachery Road were inundated, severely disrupting vehicular movement. The situation was exacerbated by the poor condition of the roads, riddled with potholes and uneven surfaces. To avoid accidents, motorists were forced to halt or navigate at a crawl, leading to massive gridlocks.

Compounding th

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