Monsoons Turn Annual Testing Time for Chennai's Students

Every year, Chennai turns into the Venice nobody asked for. Streets become rivers, autos become boats, and the city collectively dives into its annual watery chaos.

- SRIRAM V

Every year, Chennai turns into the Venice nobody asked for. Streets become rivers, autos become boats, and the city collectively dives into its annual watery chaos. While memes and jokes float around on social media, the reality is no laughing matter—especially for school kids, the poor, and anyone with a pair of shoes that aren't waterproof.

For children, floods mean an unplanned vacation, right? Wrong. For those taking board exams, school closures are a nerve-wracking nightmare. Imagine preparing for what feels like the most important moment of your academic life, only to have it interrupted by torrential rains. Soggy textbooks, postponed exams, and last-minute reschedules add to the anxiety. And let's not forget the little ones. For them, rising waters aren't just an inconvenience—they're terrifying.