Schools, colleges and government offices were shut on Wednesday in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding. The worst-hit cities included Chennai and Bengaluru, India’s industrial and information technology hubs. (AP video shot by: Mahesh Kumar)

Heavy monsoons trigger severe flooding in parts of southern India

Schools, colleges and government offices were shut on Wednesday in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding. The worst-hit cities included Chennai and Bengaluru, India’s industrial and information technology hubs. (AP video shot by: Mahesh Kumar)