Chennai floods: Events as they unfolded on Wednesday

IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rains for Tamil Nadu till Thursday.

Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai has been crippled by what authorities are describing as the worst rain in a century. The rains have left the city submerged and airport flooded. Train and bus services have also been brought to a halt by the incessant rains. Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has reviewed the situation and deputed ministers to inspect the affected regions.

Helpline Numbers: Tree fall and water logging - 1913; Sewage overflow - 45674567, 22200335; State Emergency - 1070; District Emergency - 1077; Electricity - 1912; Fire & Rescue -101; Army - 9840295100; NDRF - 9711077372, 01124363260, Navy - 25394240

03 December 2015

00:59 IST

Shah Rukh Khan tweeted the following:

May God look after all our brothers & sisters in Chennai. Nature’s fury is strong may we all have the strength to fight it. Insha Allah

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 2, 2015

22:51 IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to make aerial survey of flood-hit Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts.