PM Narendra Modi is on his way to flood-devastated Chennai. The PM tweeted a few minutes ago, saying, "Leaving for Chennai to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods."

Meanwhile, the Hindu reports that thousands of residents are fleeing north Chennai, where no rescue services have been operating. There are flash protests across the region, which has not received essential supplies in two days.


The Mint Bridge is completely blocked as is the Vallalar Nagar bridge with the mass exodus of thousands of people who are trying to leave. Ambulances too, are not able to get through.


Residents who blocked the Vallalar Nagar bridge screamed at officials saying that for the government, Chennai starts and ends at Poes Garden and Gopalapuram. "We have never been considered residents of Chennai and today you can the effects of this," the residents said.


Pic: Vehicles make their way through water-logged Chennai/PTI photo.