Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains and severe waterlogging halt Chennai traffic; residents struggle amid flooded streets

Cyclone Ditwah brought Chennai to a standstill on Monday with relentless rain and severe waterlogging. Floodwaters rose to nearly two feet in many areas, submerging key roads and forcing thousands to halt their journeys. Emergency services were slowed, and residents were urged to stay indoors as the city grappled with the storm’s impact.