Death toll from persistent rain in Chennai, India, rises to 269
Thousands of people in the port city are marooned due to incessant rain since Monday
Cyclone Phailin leaves at least 17 dead in eastern India
Loss of life limited as more than half a million people had taken cover in shelters
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