Chennai Monsoon Chaos: Waterlogged Roads & Drainage Failures Cause Tragedy

Despite government assurances, the city of Chennai remains ill-prepared for heavy rains. Tragically, a 2-year-old girl lost her life after falling into a water-filled plot, highlighting the dangers of collapsing stormwater drainage systems. Civic infrastructure issues extend across the city — waterlogged roads, craters, and toxic foam at the iconic Marina Beach have turned Chennai into a public hazard. The DMK government faces criticism from citizens and the BJP alike, as India Today’s investigation sparks a city-wide demand for urgent infrastructure improvements to prevent further tragedies during the monsoon.