Sat Nov 30 06:40:27 UTC 2024: **Chennai Flyovers Again Used as Parking Lots Amidst Heavy Rains**
CHENNAI, INDIA (November 30, 2024) – Heavy rains and flooding in Chennai have once again led to a familiar sight: cars parked on city flyovers as a precaution against flood damage. Following heavy downpours that began Saturday morning, residents in flood-prone areas are utilizing elevated roadways as makeshift parking lots, mirroring a similar situation observed just last month. Images show numerous vehicles lined up on flyovers in areas like Velachery, including the double-decker flyover at Vijayanagar and the old flyover near the Velachery MRTS station. This practice, driven by past experiences of extensive vehicle damage during cyclones and floods, highlights the city’s ongoing vulnerability to monsoon season flooding. While a “parking advisory for the monsoon season” is reportedly in the works, the current situation underscores the urgent need for more comprehensive flood mitigation strategies in Chennai.
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