India contemplates climate change concerns after floods ravaged the coastal city of Chennai

• Chennai (India) received the highest rainfall of 490 mm on 1 Dec 2015.
• This study looked at NOAA/NESDIS global analysis of SST anomaly (°C).
• Revival of 769 km long Buckingham Canal essential for flood mitigation.
• Renovating canals, ponds, and lakes crucial for flood prevention.
• India needs better strategies to adapt to future extreme weather situations.