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Chennai sees heavy rain as 22 subways reopen after waterlogging
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 05:51 AM
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Heavy rainfall hit Chennai, causing waterlogging that temporarily closed several underground passages. Authorities have reopened 22 subways after clearing the water.
Chennai experienced intense rainfall that led to waterlogging on streets and in underground pedestrian passages. The accumulation of water disrupted normal movement and prompted safety concerns.
As a precaution, the municipal authorities closed a number of subways to prevent any risk to commuters. The closures remained in effect while drainage teams worked to pump out the accumulated water.
After sustained efforts to clear the water, officials confirmed that 22 subways have been reopened. The reopening allows pedestrians to resume using these routes as the weather conditions improve.
Authorities continue to monitor the drainage systems and weather forecasts to ensure any further rainfall is managed promptly.
As a precaution, the municipal authorities closed a number of subways to prevent any risk to commuters. The closures remained in effect while drainage teams worked to pump out the accumulated water.
After sustained efforts to clear the water, officials confirmed that 22 subways have been reopened. The reopening allows pedestrians to resume using these routes as the weather conditions improve.
Authorities continue to monitor the drainage systems and weather forecasts to ensure any further rainfall is managed promptly.