Deepavali Deluge: Shoppers Battle Sudden Showers

Heavy rains surprised Deepavali shoppers in T Nagar and other busy hubs. The downpour caused minor flooding and traffic congestion in various areas. Kilambakkam bus terminus saw large crowds as people traveled for the festival. Subways faced waterlogging, but the situation improved after the rain stopped.

Sudden, heavy showers took by surprise Deepavali shoppers in bustling hubs like T Nagar on Wednesday. The unanticipated rains caused brief flooding and traffic jams, affecting several areas, as people maneuvered to beat the weather for last-minute festive shopping.

Kilambakkam bus terminus near Tambaram witnessed throngs eager to catch buses to their hometowns, punctuating the city's hustle with pockets of urgency. Meanwhile, railway stations were abuzz, crowded with passengers, including workers traveling back home for the festival.

Beginning around noon, the rain persisted for nearly an hour in several neighborhoods, while cooling only briefly in others like T Nagar. The showers disrupted traffic as subways filled with water, though drainage resumed quickly after the rains ended. Areas such as Koyambedu experienced some inundation but spirits of the festival-goers remained undampened.

(With inputs from agencies.)