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Chennai assesses road damage as Cyclone Murasu floodwaters recede
Floodwaters from Cyclone Murasu are receding across Chennai, though infrastructure damage continues to pose significant challenges for residents and authorities. The city received moderate rainfall during the storm's passage, with water levels now dropping across affected areas.
LSN India ·
Chennai recorded an average of 2.08 millimetres of rainfall between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday as Cyclone Murasu's impact began to ease. During the eight-hour window, 47 rainfall monitoring stations across the city documented very light precipitation, while 16 stations recorded light rain. The northern suburb of Ennore experienced the highest rainfall during this period, measuring 5.6 millimetres.
As floodwaters steadily recede from streets and residential areas, city authorities are turning their attention to assessing the extent of damage inflicted on Chennai's road network. Preliminary reports indicate that numerous thoroughfares have been compromised by the cyclone, with potholed surfaces, cracks, and structural deterioration affecting traffic flow across several key routes.
Municipal officials have begun inspection drives to evaluate the damage systematically. The findings will inform decisions on immediate repairs versus longer-term restoration projects. Residents have reported hazardous road conditions in multiple localities, raising concerns about commuter safety as normalcy gradually returns to the city.
The cyclone's impact on Chennai's infrastructure underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in the city's drainage and road maintenance systems. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution while traversing affected areas, particularly during peak traffic hours.