Chennai is confronting its worst crisis after overnight rain that has left most of the city flooded and people wading in almost waist deep water. All flights have been suspended for the day and many trains have been cancelled.
The river Adyar is seen in images flooded almost to the edge of a bridge.
Residents were seen climbing out of their homes or being pulled out to safety in the low-lying parts of Chennai where water is almost neck-deep.
People were seen climbing out of their homes or climbing onto floating barrels.
People are stuck in many areas without food or water.
The Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force are out in Chennai to rescue people from their flooded homes.
