chennai floods

Floods, landslides in Tamil Nadu amid heavy rainfall

Tamil Nadu Flood Update: More than average rainfall in Tamil Nadu has brought the rivers in spate and the waterfalls have burst as if they will take everything in their flow.

Dec 19, 2023, 02:48 AM IST

DNA: Heavy rains wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Flood Update: After facing the wrath of Cyclone Michong, Tamil Nadu had not yet recovered properly when just a week later, heavy rains wreaked havoc in four districts of South Tamil Nadu

Dec 18, 2023, 23:34 PM IST

Sonu Sood Lends Support To Flood-Affected Areas In Chennai

Sonu Sood is committed to making a positive impact on society through his foundation, The Sonu Sood Foundation, which is dedicated to social welfare.

Dec 08, 2023, 12:45 PM IST

Cyclone Michaung Impact: Chennai Remains Waterlogged, Schools In City Closed Today

As several areas remain waterlogged and relief works are underway in rain-affected areas, educational institutes in Chennai remain closed today.

Dec 08, 2023, 10:21 AM IST

Flooding, Deaths: Cyclone Michaung Devastates Chennai - Developments So Far

Cyclone Michaung has caused deaths and destruction in Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai. Several areas are submerged in water even as authorities try to rescue particularly those living in low-lying areas.

Dec 06, 2023, 14:13 PM IST

Namaste India: The rain of ruin came as a disaster for the people of Chennai

People are facing a lot of trouble due to record breaking rains in Chennai. Roads have got waterlogged due to rain water. Due to which, there was a lot of problem for the people coming to the office. A bus got stuck in the water in the same underpass.

Nov 02, 2022, 11:40 AM IST

Flood situation after heavy rains in Chennai, heavy rain forecast till November 30

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted very heavy rains at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal till November 30. After the incessant rains, there is a flood-like situation in many places.

Nov 28, 2021, 10:26 AM IST

Chennai Rain: Heavy rain alert in Chennai tonight

Amid a flood-like situation in Chennai and the surrounding areas, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has further predicted thunderstorms with “heavy to very heavy” rainfall at isolated places over a few districts of Tamil Nadu.

Nov 11, 2021, 20:12 PM IST

Woman cop carries unconscious man on her shoulders

A video of woman police inspector Rajeshwari carrying a man on her shoulders in the TP Chatram area of Chennai amidst a heavy downpour has gone viral.

Nov 11, 2021, 17:48 PM IST

Thunderstorm with 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall likely in next three hours in Tamil Nadu: IMD

The IMD had earlier issued a Red warning for Chennai, predicting thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city on Wednesday (November 10) and Thursday (November 11).  

Nov 11, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

Chennai rains, inundation: Annual affair for many, grim reminder of 2015 floods for some

The 2015 floods had killed several hundreds and had affected, damaged the lives, livelihood and property of lakhs of people. 

Nov 10, 2021, 20:39 PM IST

Madras High Court warns Chennai Corporation over its failure to prevent flooding during rains

At last five people have died due to rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 260 huts and over 70 houses have been damaged. Surplus rainwater gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu.

Nov 09, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Waterlogging in low-lying houses due to heavy rains in Chennai

Heavy rain continues in many areas of Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu. Due to incessant rains, many parts of the city have been flooded and due to this traffic is also affected.

Nov 08, 2021, 14:34 PM IST

Chennai comes to a standstill as record rainfall wrecks havoc, hits normal life - See pics

Several pictures and videos showed cars submerged under water, uprooted trees and people being rescued on rubber boats in various parts of the city.

 

Nov 08, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

Damn India's cities, running them is not glamourous enough for our politicians

Our political masters are interested only in things that are exciting, and not doing things right.

Jul 31, 2018, 19:53 PM IST

Kamal Haasan hails police department for going beyond call of duty

Veteran film star Kamal Haasan,who is expected to soon take the political plunge, today lauded the police Department for relief work in areas inundated in heavy rains, saying "good citizens shine with or without uniform".

Nov 04, 2017, 14:56 PM IST

Chennai rain throws life out of gear; Met predicts more downpour in next 24 hrs

Normal life was crippled in Chennai and its suburbs on Friday as rains pounded the city for several hours from Thursday evening, resulting in 30cm of showers in some eight hours and flooding several localities.

Nov 03, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Cyclonic storm 'Nada' to hit Tamil Nadu on December 2 – All that you should know

In order to prevent loss of life and property and minimise the effects of Nada, the government of Tamil Nadu has issued a release informing the general public about the preventive measures taken by the state and listing out “dos and don’ts to create awareness about the same.

Dec 01, 2016, 01:16 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Did DMK use Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser to target AIADMK, Jayalalithaa over Chennai floods?

After creating a huge buzz on internet and movie circles, Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser is making news in political corridors too!

May 04, 2016, 09:52 AM IST