The city of Chennai, India is recovering from one of the worst floods in over a century.
The city of Chennai, India is recovering from one of the worst floods in over a century.
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At least 272 people died from the flood waters in Chennai.
At least 272 people died from the flood waters in Chennai.
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Chennai had record breaking rainfall with nearly 16 inches in just a 2 day period
Chennai had record breaking rainfall with nearly 16 inches in just a 2 day period
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Some of the hardest hit places were the slum areas like Saidapet
Some of the hardest hit places were the slum areas like Saidapet
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CNN's Archith Seshadri traveled to his hometown of Chennai to offer assistance in the cleanup and recovery.
CNN's Archith Seshadri traveled to his hometown of Chennai to offer assistance in the cleanup and recovery.
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Organizations like Bhumi, Habitat for Humanity India, and SEWA USA provided shelter, food, and clothing for those affected by the floods.
Organizations like Bhumi, Habitat for Humanity India, and SEWA USA provided shelter, food, and clothing for those affected by the floods.
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The city of Chennai, India is recovering from one of the worst floods in over a century.
The city of Chennai, India is recovering from one of the worst floods in over a century.
Courtsy Melissa Freitas