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Flood Risk in Chennai, India
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 36 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 16,822,970 people
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Chennai, Eastern India (2023-12-27) — 16,800,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Chennai is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Chennai Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Chennai
Flood - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
October 8, 2023 — WARNING
16,822,970 people exposed; $111,645M capital exposed
Flood - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
October 18, 2023 — WARNING
16,800,000 people exposed; $111,645M capital exposed
Flood - Chennai, Eastern India
November 26, 2023 — WARNING
16,800,000 people exposed; $111,645M capital exposed
Flood - Chennai, Eastern India
December 19, 2023 — WARNING
16,800,000 people exposed; $111,645M capital exposed
Flood - Chennai, Eastern India
December 26, 2023 — WARNING
16,800,000 people exposed; $111,645M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 5/10
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