Flooded Street in Chennai as 'Severe' Cyclone Approaches

Flooding affected dozens of locations in Chennai on Wednesday, November 25, the Times of India said, citing local officials, as Cyclone Nivar approached the Tamil Nadu coast.

The storm was due to hit in the early hours of November 26. Authorities declared that day a public holiday in 13 districts, according to local media.

Around 10,000 people from Cuddalore district were taken to relief shelters ahead of the storm, while 50,000 more people were expected to be transferred.

Almost 1,200 rescue personnel were deployed to Tamil Nadu and other areas as a precautionary measure. Credit: @KabeemKubaam via Storyful