Waterlogged streets, flooded houses, stranded transportation – all this and more define the grim situation in Chennai right now. The city is going through a very challenging time, facing its highest rainfall in 100 years and the floods that followed. In such a situation, it is very important for people to help each other out. And they are doing so in some amazing ways. The flood brought out the best of humanity in Chennai and here are some of the instances of people helping people:

1. This man who was ensuring that rain water does not clog the street

@ChennaiRains hats off to this gentleman who cleans manhole and helps water drain. Near Chamiers road #chennairains pic.twitter.com/5qGFiSL1A8

— Jo’ Prasanth (@bjprasanth87) November 17, 2015

2. Paytm vows to recharge Rs 30 worth of talktime free of cost for anyone in Chennai

Stay Safe Chennai! Call on 18001030033, recharge your friend’s phone for free https://t.co/JKiolmpBHw #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/nHNnvB2FLU

— Paytm (@Paytm) December 2, 2015

3. Even the places for entertainment opened up their doors for people in need

Verified- Phoenix mall says they have space for over 500 people. They need ID cards. #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/uWIeIMVLi4

— TheNewsMinute (@thenewsminute) December 2, 2015

4. Celebrities express concern & proves they can be heroes in real life too

If you can organise food packets in chennai please contact me. We will have it picked up and delivered. Batches of 50-100 packets. #TNflood

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 2, 2015

Heartbreaking to hear about the #ChennaiFloods wreaking havoc…hoping tomorrow is a bright and sunny day. Prayers with all those affected.

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 2, 2015

5. This officer who knew he was needed. Even on a flooded road.

Dedication towards his work ,near #annauniversity. Salute and huge respects ???#chennairains @gvprakash pic.twitter.com/CfGV7V0yzL

— DEEPU (@DEEPU_S_GIRI) November 16, 2015

6. The Indian Coast Guard relentlessly helping and rescuing people

Indian Coast Guard rescue operations underway #ChennaiFloods (Pic source: ICG) pic.twitter.com/1BKj8uuXb0

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 2, 2015

7. Airtel announces free talktime, Internet for Chennai customers

In the wake of #ChennaiFloods , we’re taking the following measures to facilitate constant & seamless communication. pic.twitter.com/acEU19REpT

— airtel India (@airtelindia) December 2, 2015

8. The Old Madras Baking Company, helping people in their own sweet way

9. Those amazing people who rescued a large number of animals from the rains

10. This dedicated milk-lady, who never failed to deliver

Our milk lady Radha in Chennai – been delivering for 25 years, and did not fail to show up this morning. pic.twitter.com/WrcCITS60e

— Ramanathan S (@madarassi) December 2, 2015

11. This man who offered his apartments in Chennai for those seeking shelter

12. The Navy putting their heart and soul into the rescue operations

#Navy rescue teams in full swing through last night & into this morning…. #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/Fx0szeN0cm

— DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) December 2, 2015

13. The army being an unstoppable force in saving their people

Army deployed to save stranded, airport shut due to #ChennaiFloods https://t.co/bvYjPGb22Z pic.twitter.com/q6UyPxKTk2

— BBC India (@BBCIndia) December 2, 2015

Armed forces spearheading rescue ops in challenging circumstances #ChennaiFloods #IndianArmy #courage #conviction pic.twitter.com/YzIZJb29PX

— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) November 18, 2015

14. This person who has opened up a school to accommodate people stuck in the floods

I have a school to accommodate 75-100 in Nungambakkam.food at Chetpet to closely around 1000ppl
+917092020207
+918939433288 #chennairains

— #ForAChange|| #ISM (@jaswanth_thota) December 1, 2015

15. The ADGP who did more than just lead his rescue team

He could’ve guided his team to do rescue operation in #chennairains but he himself gettin into floodwaters 2 save us pic.twitter.com/BEcPF7Nzuc

— Ganesh Perumal (@GaneshPerumalM) November 18, 2015

16. This guy is ready to help in the one way that is most required

5000 food pkts ready anybody wants to distribute pl contact vineet Jain 9840426263/ Gaurav Jain 9841062626. #ChennaiRainsHelp

— Vincent Bernard (@Vini75111) December 2, 2015

17. The Indian Air Force

https://twitter.com/ShivAroor/status/666264426685665280/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

18. Sundar Pichai who is all in to save people from his place of birth.

@TheVMujagond thanks, its live at https://t.co/aonZkd2A77 #ChennaiFloods

— sundarpichai (@sundarpichai) December 2, 2015

19. These people who helped an old woman reach the hospital. On a boat.

20. These RSS Swayamsevaks

RSS Swayamsewaks offred rescue help, food, shelter at Arundhati Nagar, Mettupalyam for rain flood victims in Chennai pic.twitter.com/IrkHD5RNMV

— Rajesh Padmar (@rajeshpadmar) November 17, 2015

21. People Formed A Human Chain To Save Man From Drowning