Chennai's interior roads are the worst hit in rains. Many stretches are battered by deep pot holes. (AFP photo)
In south Chennai's low lying densely populated Velacherry area, senior citizen Nagambal's home on the Tansi Street resembles a small pond.
Friday's heavy rain inundated several low lying areas and it is a nightmare for many, both inside and outside their homes.
The elderly woman, who lives with her husband, said, "Whenever it rains we go and sleep at our daughter's place which is at a higher level. There's no way for the water to go."
Her neighbour, Lakshmi, said, "We can't even go out to get milk."
Storm water drains in these areas just don't work, the residents complain. Though the rain has stopped but the water has not receded despite efforts of the Chennai municipality.
Residents in these areas say they pay a lot of money as property tax every year. While this crisis continues during every monsoon, many ask should they pay tax at all.
Henry, a banking professional, had to move his wife and two year old son to his friend's place last night after water entered their home. The situation has been like this for as long as he can remember, he said.
Chennai's interior roads are the worst hit. Many stretches are battered by deep pot holes.
But more worrying than the civic damage has been the loss of life. At least 60 people died in rain related incidents across Tamil Nadu in six days. Cuddalore which was the worst hit during the recent deep depression is still grappling.
The meteorological department says a low pressure trough in the Bay of Bengal will turn into a depression. More heavy rain is expected on Monday across Chennai and north Tamil Nadu.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said, "Losses are unavoidable when there's very heavy rain. Swift rescue and relief alone are indicators of a good government."
Ministers and senior bureaucrats have been deployed to coordinate relief work in the districts, the government said.