Damaged roads remain a concern in Chennai after Cyclone Murasu rains
Residents and councillors urge the Greater Chennai Corporation to repair potholes and uneven surfaces before the December monsoon arrives.
Rainwater that accumulated across Chennai during Cyclone Murasu receded by 11 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to The Hindu. While stagnation has eased, residents and councillors are raising concerns over damaged roads, potholes, and uneven surfaces left by utility and stormwater drain works.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) reported that Chennai saw an average rainfall of 76.07 mm in the 24 hours before 6 a.m. on November 2. Parry’s Corner recorded the highest amount at 149.2 mm, while New Manali Town recorded 141.6 mm.
Purasaiwalkam councillor Ambedkar Valavan aka Kumarasamy stated that while his ward faced no waterlogging, several roads like Rettamalai Srinivasan Salai and Cooks Road remain in poor condition. He alleged that excavation for Metro Rail and Metro Water projects left many stretches in the Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar Zone uneven and hazardous.
Kumarasamy also noted that the Ganeshapuram subway remains closed, forcing residents to take routes nearly eight km long to reach cremation grounds. He claimed that road works from the previous administration stopped after the change of government due to a lack of funds.
In Manali, K. Shanmugam, president of the Federation of North Chennai Resident Welfare Associations, said water collected in road depressions near Thiruthangal Nadar College. He also highlighted K.K.
Salai, where stormwater drain works have left sections of the road un-restored.
Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar, who inspected areas at 2 a.m. on Monday, said clogged catch pits caused some stagnation. He suggested that contractors should be held responsible for repairing damaged roads throughout the year via annual maintenance contracts.