Chennai Rain: December Showers

I came across few trolls on Chennai rain and I wore a pleasant smile as it was humorous and thoughtful. Chennai rain is something special to me and whenever September approaches, I always remember about the fantastic Chennai life.

Nada 2015

I was happy by the month of October as I had dual shots of happiness. Yes, one was about my Birthday celebrated at Blue Print IT and another one was my job. With lots of fantasy, I headed to Pune with friends, where I enjoyed the companionship with my Bestie, Arul, and Madhu. I experienced the true happiness, affection, care, jealous, selfishness in 10 days. I was expected to join my job by November and so I did. I felt the pain of missing friends and a normal life as I was 20kms away from them. Especially I was missing my Bestie, I know that we will rarely meet. Besides distance, my bestie visited my place daily to spend time with me. I was feeling supportive as I barely know the place where I was working. Everything seemed new to me. The rain started its trailer right from the month of November; I didn’t know that Nada would ruin the city. Besides the continuous rain, I was enjoying the climate visiting malls, movies, eating delicious food with my Bestie. Meanwhile, my hostel mates were very supportive and our area is hardly affected. My dad took me to my Hometown as a result of boasting news and publicities about the rain. It was where I realized my affection, sewing seeds to SAYA!!

“Saya Bloomed Through Nada”

Vardha 2016

Vardha was also close to my Heart as I learnt to survive in Cyclone without anyone’s support. Velachery flew in heavy rain and OLA supplied boats to relocate from affected areas. During the month of November, it was difficult to book a taxi and that was the time when Demonetization emerged.  It was very hard to stay without mobile, power, water and especially proper Food. I was staying in the hostel all time. When I proceeded to Hometown due to poor Internet connectivity and power, the Rain stopped and the current was supplied to my area (Lolzz). Even though I enjoyed spending time with hostel mates colleagues, I was missing my Bestie as I couldn’t explore Velachery with him during those days.

Safety measures during Rain: 

We are unsure about the complexity of the rain in December, and so let us act proactively to safeguard ourselves from Flood!!

• Pack a bag with important items in case you need to leave your house due to flood. For example, safety medicines, daily medications, certificates, prescriptions, Identity cards, dresses, torch lights etc.

• Switch off the electronic utilities (refrigerator, washing machine etc.) or valves during rain.

• If you have to walk in rainwater on roads, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the tendency of the ground in.

• Save the water in containers for future use.

• Preserve the food which requires no refrigeration and cooking.

• Keep the sufficient amount in hands, because the status of the ATM is unpredictable during rain.

• People, who are staying in Hostels or Independent room, prefer to stay with friends in houses or flats of 2 stories height (prevents damage). Preferably, take a long leave and go to your Hometown.

Meanwhile, don't forget to support your people, who are in trouble during rain.