Chennai witnesses record rainfall in 200 years, several areas flooded

Several areas in Chennai witnessed floods as incessant rainfall continued in many parts of the Tamil Nadu capital on Sunday. Guduvancherry, Mannivakkam, and Varadarajapuram were some of the areas that were flooded due to the downpour. Authorities have now issued warnings and taken steps to evacuate people from low-lying areas. Some residents were also evacuated on boats.