CHENNAI: The first showers of this year’s northeast monsoon have exposed gaps in preparedness on the ground, alleged residents, activists, and ward councillors across Chennai, raising concerns over incomplete stormwater drain (SWD) works and deteriorating roads. Drain works are under way on several traffic-heavy stretches, including Bricklin Road in Purasaiwalkam, the East Avenue Road–Chennai-Tiruvallur High (CTH) Road intersection, Padi, and sections of Arcot Road. Works are also in progress in SVS Nagar, 2nd Main Road in Valasaravakkam, Kalli Amman Koil Street in Virugambakkam, and J Block...