Over 100 houses flooded in Palavoyal after heavy rain and lake breaches, 56 people rescued
Over 100 houses in Palavoyal near Chennai were flooded after heavy rain caused two nearby lakes to breach. Rescue teams evacuated 56 residents and moved them to relief centres as rising water levels created severe hardship across the locality.
Heavy rainfall over the past day triggered serious flooding in Palavoyal, a neighbourhood near Chennai, after two lakes in the area breached their boundaries. The sudden flow of water entered residential streets and quickly inundated more than 100 houses. Residents reported that water levels rose within minutes, leaving many unable to move their belongings to safety.
Disaster response teams including fire and rescue services, local administration staff and police units reached the area soon after the breach was reported. A total of 56 people, including elderly residents, women and children, were rescued from low lying houses where water levels had become dangerously high. They were shifted to temporary relief centres set up in nearby schools and community halls.
Officials said that continuous rainfall had filled the lakes beyond capacity, putting pressure on their bunds. When the lakes overflowed, the water rushed into surrounding residential zones, overwhelming the existing drainage system. Pumps have been deployed to remove stagnant water and restore accessibility to the flooded streets.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have advised residents in vulnerable pockets to remain alert. Food, drinking water and medical assistance have been arranged for affected families. Engineers are also examining the condition of the breached lake bunds to prevent further flooding if rainfall continues.
With the monsoon still active, officials have urged communities living near water bodies to follow safety instructions and report any early signs of flooding. The Palavoyal incident has once again highlighted the impact of intense rainfall on areas dependent on lake systems for water management.
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