chennai floods

Rain continues to batter Puducherry

Heavy rains on Friday pounded Puducherry, putting a brake on rescue and relief work in the Union Territory that has been lashed by torrential rain during the last one month.

Dec 04, 2015, 11:04 AM IST

As Chennai battles floods, `Amma` Jayalalithaa makes appearance as Sivagami of Bahubali

The poster says that, after the deluge in Chennai that the people have had to endure, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has single-handedly managed to save them from disaster.

Dec 04, 2015, 10:57 AM IST

Relief for Chennai as rains stop; NDRF intensifies rescue ops, 96 trains cancelled

In a big relief for Chennai, rains have stopped here and the water level is said to be receding fast, however, the city is still cut off and life is still difficult for people here.

Dec 04, 2015, 10:38 AM IST

Ranveer, Ayushmann among others express grief for Chennai flood victims

Bollywood celebrities have expressed their grief and conveyed their prayers for all those who are battling the deadly floods in Chennai currently

Dec 04, 2015, 09:15 AM IST

DNA: Chennai floods - Decoding the city's worst rains in 100 years

With Chennai seeing its worst rainfall in 100 years, we take a look at what caused it, what the impact is, what’s being done and what Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has to do.

Dec 04, 2015, 00:30 AM IST

Chennai floods: Over 250 dead, millions suffer; PM Modi grants additional Rs 1000 crore relief fund

PM Modi flew into Chennai and announced Rs.1,000 crore - Jayalalithaa sought Rs.5,000 crore - in immediate relief after an aerial survey of some of the worst hit areas.

Dec 03, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

Chennai floods crisis: Updates on Thursday

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa conducted a survey of flood-affected areas in Chennai on Thursday.

Dec 03, 2015, 22:48 PM IST

Centre suspends toll collection on NHs in Tamil Nadu

Government on Thursday said it has ordered suspension of toll collection on all National Highways in Tamil Nadu till December 11 in view of the flood situation caused by unprecedented rains in the state.

Dec 03, 2015, 22:23 PM IST

Jayalalithaa seeks Rs.5,000 crore, Modi gives Rs.1,000 crore

Jayalalithaa requested that an `on account` release of at least Rs.5,000 crore be made from the from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) immediately.

Dec 03, 2015, 21:30 PM IST

Chennai floods: Airfares slashed to flat Rs 1,000 for South-bound flights

The ministry has also slashed the price of airfares of North-bound flights from Arakkonam air base to just Rs 2,000.

Dec 03, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

IIFA postpones function in view of Chennai rains

On behalf of IIFA Management, Andre Timmins, Founder Director, Wizcraft International said, "Today we are one with the city of Chennai and together with the film industry we will show our compete support in aid of those affected by this tragedy".

Dec 03, 2015, 19:31 PM IST

Chennai floods: Facebook, Google pitch in to help users in city

Facebook activated the "Safety Check" feature for its users in Chennai early on Thursday, while Google has compiled all critical information under its "Crisis Response" tool to provide them relief in the flood-hit city, media reports said.

Dec 03, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

Zee Media exclusive coverage on Chennai floods

Watch this special report on the devastation that Chennai has gone through following a collapse in all the system completely.

Dec 03, 2015, 19:19 PM IST

Chennai floods: A man-made disaster? - Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blamed climate change for the Chennai deluge.

Dec 03, 2015, 16:21 PM IST

Chennai floods: Over hundred people rescued; pregnant woman airlifted

Among those evacuated were 50 stranded students from SRM University.

Dec 03, 2015, 15:41 PM IST

Facebook activates 'Safety Check' for Chennai floods

As the torrential rains in Chennai entered its fourth straight day, with power and telephone lines down in many areas owing to flooding, Facebook's Safety Check feature would allow people to mark themselves as "safe" from the floods.

Dec 03, 2015, 15:00 PM IST

May all have strength to fight Chennai deluge: Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan tweeted about Chennai floods.

Dec 03, 2015, 14:17 PM IST

Chennai floods: Bengaluru man comes forward to foot hospital bills of pregnant women

With Chennai flood-hit like never before and intra-city transport severely impacted, a Bengaluru based individual has offered to foot the hospital bills of pregnant ladies who develop labour pains.

Dec 03, 2015, 14:13 PM IST