Date:27/10/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/10/27/stories/2006102716540400.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Neglected suburbs

PRECARIOUS SITUATION: The inadequate public transport is already forcing residents of outlying areas to use unsafe methods of commuting as this picture on Sholinganallur, Old Mahabalipuram Road shows on Thursday. Even existing MTC networks have been affected by the heavy rain and residents have to squeeze themselves into existing alternative vehicles. — Photo: Shaju John.