Why Chennai went under water again

Over December 3-4, Cyclone Michaung lingered about 100 km off the coast of Chennai for about 16 hours. It caused torrential rains that pummelled the city, bringing life to an abrupt halt. The Hindu reports on the woes of the people and the urgent need for the beleaguered coastal metropolis to be prepared for such disasters. Written by K. Lakshmi and narrated by Jude Francis Weston Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.