The country's premier weather watchdog has said that this pattern of rainfall would remain from August 1- Monday to August 4 - Thursday. 

The city has reported three deaths on Thursday due to heavy rainfall and all three had died due to electrocution. The deceased include two women and a young man.

Several areas of the city have recorded rainfall and have been experiencing major disruption as the sequel of the inundation. 

The video was taken by the VCK's IT wing and it has been going viral on social media with several people came for and against Thirumavalavan over his action.  

The incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu throughout November had also claimed several lives and devastated properties on a large scale.

The current spell of the downpour had claimed several lives across the state and thousands have been evacuated and housed in temporary shelters. 

The state has recorded 70% excess rainfall during the northeast monsoon for the period between October 1 and November 26.

The agency has further forecast more thunderstorms with heavy rain over some areas of Chennai and its outskirts for the next 48 hours.

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However, it is becoming obvious that these flyovers are turning out to be known for being a parking bay when the city is witnessing heavy downpours.