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2005 Chennai floods

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The 2005 Chennai floods were some of the worst floods to have hit the city of Chennai, India. The floods occurred during the North-East monsoon season (November-December 2005) as a result of heavy rain. Over 50 people were killed in two incidents of stampede for food and money in relief camps. The Chennai flood damaged many houses leaving people on the streets.

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  • Achuthan, Kannal (4 December 2005). "Floods swamp Chennai and suburbs". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 December 2005.