Two days of continuous torrential rains have brought Chennai to a standstill, with floods forcing government to shut down the city airport and railway stations. Thousands of civilians continue to remain trapped awaiting help, food and medical care.
And to aid them, netizens from the state and various parts of the country have taken to social media. On Twitter, hashtags like #ChennaiRainsHelp, #Chennaifloods and Chennairains helpline have been created to aid rescue efforts and provide food and medicine to marooned people.
Here’s how Social Media is helping different groups to help the flood victims.
Groups providing food
Humzaa is preparing food fr 3000 mmbs & want ppls to distribute inT.Nagar & Saidapet area ph:7299111994 Can sm1 help him #ChennaiFloods
— Sumit Tyagi (@ImSTS10) December 2, 2015 For food packets in and around Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, Neelankarai, Tiruvanmiyur & Adyar,contact 98405 60589 & 99402 95330 #ChennaiFloods
— Tamil Movies (@tamil_films) December 2, 2015 Mosques,temples & churches have opened their doors to everyone for shelter and food. #ChennaiFloods #SecularIndia @sanjayuvacha
— Veejay Sai (@veejaysai) December 2, 2015 Must share . #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/XZbi99X9bS
— Janta Ka Reporter (@JantaKaReporter) December 2, 2015 Ppl who need food, shelter nd medical aid near Paalavakkam can contact Dr.Latha n Dr.Sai kishore : 9840017184 , 04424490073 #ChennaiFloods
— Niraj #HDL (@Nir_27) December 1, 2015 Verified ! kindly do the needful Spread.it Guys!! #ChennaiFloods #ChennaiRainsHelp pic.twitter.com/bwofmiVzS9
— AJITHKUMAR FANS CLUB (@ThalaAjith_FC) December 1, 2015 Pl RETWEET: Help from Old Madras Baking Company #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/UcGYsl69Ys
— Dinakaran Rengachary (@dinakaran) December 1, 2015 Can you cook a meal for someone in need if someone is willing to pick it up and deliver it? #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/V399JAle1Z
— Valia Babycats (@livetimefe) December 1, 2015 I’m around T Nagar with a car. Please let me know if anyone needs anything (groceries, food, anything)! #ChennaiRainsHelp
— Saleem Pheku (@prdyt) December 2, 2015 Those offering shelter to the homeless
miresh (9940628805), can accommodate 5-6 males, Kilpauk #chennairains #Chennai #chennaifloods #chennairainshelp
— Venkat Ramakrishnan (@flyvenkat) December 1, 2015 Sathyam Cinemas Royapetah / AGS Villivakkam / PHOENIX Mall / Mayajaal now open for people stranded in floods #ChennaiFloods
— Balaji Gopal (@gopalbalaji) December 1, 2015 #CROWDSOURCED #CHENNAIRAINS offer of help/shelter in @Chennai . Pls add, and RT! Esp to local media if poss! https://t.co/J42AIiQEb5
— Sowmya Rao (@sowmyarao_) December 1, 2015 I can accommodate 10 to 15 ppl at my place at alwarpet.. kindly share it.. conta: Ravi 9003233127 #chennairains #ChennaiRainsHelp
— THERI (@ThasanVJ) December 1, 2015 #chennairains #ChennaiRainsHelp More places with available accommodation. pic.twitter.com/m3NJdu5D5v
— Silverscreen.in (@silverscreenin) December 1, 2015 Guys,if you notice any stray animals on the road please give them shelter for the night. They can’t ask for help. #ChennaiRainsHelp
— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) December 1, 2015 Chetpet/kilpauk- anyone stranded or need a place to stay.. Buzz.. Glad to help.. Dogs too welcome.. #chennairains #chennairainshelp
— Aarti Krishnakumar (@aaroo4) December 1, 2015 Information about helplines
Army, Navy & DMK Party helpline numbers for #ChennaiFloods #TNfloods Please spread. pic.twitter.com/pM0iEuX2rc
— IBTL (@IndiaBTL) December 1, 2015 Towing service Phone Mobile:98 41 156584 Work:044 5527 3759 #ChennaiFloods
— Karthigaichelvan S (@karthickselvaa) December 2, 2015 HELPLINE : Tree fall, water logging – 1913 Electricity – 1912 Sewage overflow – 45674567 Poisonous reptiles – 22200335 #ChennaiRainsHelp
— HSEMAЯ$ (@ramesh4f) December 1, 2015 People stuck near Camp Road #tambaram areas can contact Bala- +918056096733. #chennairains #ChennaiRainsHelp #ChennaiFloods
— woodstimes.com (@woodstimes) December 2, 2015 Help on how to deal with dangerous reptiles
#ChennaiRainsHelp Dealing with dangerous reptiles, give a call. Shravan – 9884461090 Nishanth Nichu – 7845018969 pic.twitter.com/HcXY7PMa2A
— The Logical Indian (@LogicalIndians) December 2, 2015 For snake catching rescues, please contact wild life biologist Nishant at 98-45-018969. #Verified #ChennaiRainsHelp
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 2, 2015 Chennaiites can report rain related complaints like flooding, tree falling, potholes and snake menace at 1077 @timesofindia #chennairains
— ChristinMathewPhilip (@ChristinMpTOI) November 17, 2015 Offers to recharge prepaid mobile connections
Ready to recharge for ppl struck in floods. Send me ur mobile no /someone else’s who is in need. @Actor_Siddharth @RJ_Balaji #ChennaiRains
— PoliticalGooner (@RasoolTheGooner) December 2, 2015 Feel free to send recharge requests . Partner doing it as I’m driving #chennairains
— Prashanth (@itisprashanth) December 2, 2015 Anyone who is stuck in #Chennairains and is low on mobile balance. Pls share number n network provider name…will recharge their mobile
— JaiSingh (@BhaktsGOD) December 1, 2015 Feature image source: PTI
