Downpour fails to deter Chennai exodus as 4.15 lakh depart in three days

Over 4.15 lakh passengers used transport services to exit Chennai between October 15 and 17 despite persistent heavy rainfall.

A vibrant scene of Chennai Central Railway Station with an Indian train and the national flag.
Photo: Mustang Dinesh

Chennai recorded an outflow of 4.15 lakh passengers over the three-day period ending October 17 midnight, with heavy downpour failing to deter large-scale departures from the city.

Transport services logged 1.5 lakh passengers leaving on a single day during the October 15-17 window, reflecting sustained travel demand despite persistent rainfall across the region.

Departure services operated continuously through the period, enabling residents and visitors to maintain planned movements despite the adverse monsoon conditions.