Social media trend report
Social media users share updates about Chennai floods... Heavy rainfall caused massive flooding across the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, driving thousands from their homes, shutting auto factories and paralysing the airport in the state capital Chennai. The
#ChennaiFloods - People are using social media to provide help and send out condolatory messages to the victims.
@Blessy366: “#ChennaiFloods #PrayForChennai”
@akshaykumar: “Heartbreaking to hear about the #ChennaiFloods wreaking havoc...hoping tomorrow is a bright and sunny day. Prayers with all those affected.”
@SIN_drella13: “Pictures a friend sent from #ChennaiFloods are bad. Glad he’s safe and the ones I know. Take care #Chennai.”
@ganeshkulkarni: “Let’s hope smart
cities also take into account incidents like #ChennaiFloods. Chennai itself is a part of the Smart Cities project.”
@Saran_saraavana: “#ChennaiFloods Around 5 guys trapped in 14-A 25 ambaal nagar #Ekkaduthangal. No food for past 2 days. Urgent, pls help.”
@imshwetta: “Make it mandatory - Your opinion on intolerance will only matter after you donate Rs5 lakh for #ChennaiFloods relief work. Period. #Nation1st”
@kartik118: “Around 25 members stuck in OMR road CTS guest house behind Sangeetha hotel without food. pls pass on.”
@Manojkc89: “Sunder - Agaram volunteer has a boat and is rescuing people in T Nagar! Please get in touch for help!”
@devarajan_p: “Merchants who are exploiting the situation, take lead from your fellows next to you who are giving water & milk free of cost. Please. #ChennaiFloods”
@damrubaba: “#ChennaiFloods All India Radio, Chennai station flooded by rain water.”
@ShivAroor: “Chennai Airport today. #ChennaiFloods”
those affected could mark themselves as safe. Many others from different parts of the world tried to get in touch with their relatives and friends in Chennai.
Ofēlija Spektore Simanjuntak: “You know what’s the bad part about working in a hostel? Suddenly you have tons of people that you know, all around the world, and whenever a disaster strikes, you are much more likely to be affected on a bit more personal level. Do I have someone I know in Chennai?... Suddenly, each disaster is much more real, and much less of a news piece... This is where FB safety check comes in handy.” Antony Alex Sunab Bagalue: “Chennai has seen a brave heart within itself. Our prayers go out to the families of the victims in ChennaiFloods.”