How many people died from the flood in Chennai?
How many people died from the flood in Chennai?
Heavy rains in southern India kill 14 people, flood Chennai – ABC News.
What is the name of the flood in Chennai 2015?
2015 South India floods
| Submerged bridges in Chennai | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 November 2015 – 14 December 2015 |
| Location | South India (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Deaths | 500+ Tamil Nadu: 422 (official, likely more) Andhra Pradesh: 81 Puducherry: 3 |
Who is responsible for Chennai floods?
Technical glitches in stormwater drain designs, loss of natural drainage systems to urbanisation and encroachment of water bodies have led to inundation in Chennai, experts believe. The streets, residential areas and roads of Chennai flooded once again as heavy rainfall lashed the metropolitan last week.
Which parts of Chennai are flooded?
Some areas such as Guduvancherry, Mannivakkam and Varadarajapuram were among those which were flooded, reports said, adding several residents were evacuated in boats. Twitter users posted pictures and videos of inundated areas as reports of sewage water flowing on roads and into homes also came in.
Why did Chennai flood in 2015?
In 2015, the Chembarambakkam reservoir, which was full, was blamed for flooding the city, with officials mismanaging the release of waters. The sudden discharge of the water caused the Adyar River to breach its banks in a few areas, resulting in massive flooding.
What caused 2015 flood in Chennai?
What is the reason for Chennai flood?
Besides poor planning and corruption involved in the building of storm water drains, climate change and global warming are also responsible for the floods in the city.
What are the causes of flood?
Causes of Floods
- Massive Rainfall. Drainage systems and the effective infrastructure design aid during heavy rains.
- Overflowing of the Rivers.
- Collapsed Dams.
- Snowmelt.
- Deforestation.
- Climate change.
- Emission of Greenhouse Gases.
- Other Factors.
What caused Chennai floods?
The root cause of Chennai’s distress during rains lies in mismanagement of its water bodies.
When did Chennai floods occur?
November 8, 2015
2015 South India floods/Start dates
