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.

The meteorological department has now issued a fresh warning that Chennai and parts of the state are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming week. 

Since the morning hours of Thursday - November 18, the city has been blanketed with rainy clouds, promising more downpour on the way. 

While MK Stalin has decided to appoint V Thiruppugazh to head the panel to mitigate the flood risk in the city, Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu refused to accept the appointment and didn't sign the file.