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Today i flew in from Sydney for my 5 day trip in the city of Chennai, which is on the east coast of India. Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. It is also a hub for south Indian classical music and dance performances. Chennai is considered the automobile capital of India, with a major percentage of the automobile industry having a base here and a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced here. I settled into my hotel, have a shower (no hot water of course) and decided to have a look around the local life. Here is a sample of the local life within Chenai.



Chennai is located on a relatively flat plain. The city only has an average elevation of 6 metres, it's highest point being 60 metres. Two rivers run through Chennai, being the Cooum River in the central region and the Adyar River in the southern region. Both rivers are extremely polluted with trash being recieved from local businesses and houses. It's a sad sight to see, although this is common place across India. Several lakes of varying size are located on the western fringes of the city. Red Hills, Sholavaram and Chembarambakkam Lake supply Chennai with potable water.