CHENNAI: Owing to incessant rainfall from Cyclone Montha, several residential areas across Avadi, Pattabiram, Thirumullaivoyal and Thirumazhisai have been inundated which has caused significant inconvenience for the residents of these neighborhoods.

While the relentless downpour has thrown light on the major deficiencies in the suburban stormwater drain network, locals have been forced to battle with stagnant water and sewage overflow. Frustrated by this, the residents have demanded the corporation authorities to come up with a permanent solution.

They noted that the municipal area, which is divided into 48 wards lacks a proper stormwater drainage system as a result of which several neighborhoods have become victims of severe waterlogging. Apart from this, in a few areas, many homes were

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