Rains in Chennai

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

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

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

Rains lash Chennai; weather likely to continue for next 48 hours, says IMD

Moderate rains, accompanied with thunder and lightning, lashed most parts of Chennai on Friday morning. According to the IMD, the weather conditions are likely to continue for the next few days, there is likely to be an increase in rainfall in the State. 

Jul 10, 2020, 11:30 AM IST

Heavy rain disrupts normal life in Chennai, schools to remain shut

Schools in Chennai and Kancheepuram districts will remain closed on Friday owing to heavy rains. According to reports, the announcement was made by the collectors, who after reviewing the rains arrived at the decision to declare leave for the schools.

Nov 03, 2017, 07:31 AM IST

Now, 'Amma' Jayalalithaa stickers on relief materials for flood-battered people of Chennai

A post on Facebook claims that trucks coming from Coimbatore were stopped at the Sriperumbudur and Jayalalithaa's stickers were forcibly stuck on every pack.

Dec 05, 2015, 14:14 PM IST

Chennai floods: Milk prices soar to Rs 90/litre; fuel supply disrupted

While the supply of state-run Aavin-milk packets were totally hit, a packet of one litre milk sold by private suppliers was priced at Rs 90, whereas 1 kg tomato was available at Rs 80/90.

 

Dec 04, 2015, 17:21 PM 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

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

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa to undertake aerial survey of flood-hit areas today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will undertake an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Chennai city and its suburbs in Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts on Thursday.

Dec 03, 2015, 08:42 AM IST

Chennai floods: Paytm announces free mobile recharge of Rs 30

Online recharge portal Paytm is offering residents of flood-stricken Chennai a free recharge for mobile phones.

Dec 02, 2015, 18:24 PM IST

Chenani floods: Hyundai, Ford, Renault suspend operations

Auto majors Hyundai, Ford and Renault have temporarily suspended operations at their plants in Chennai due to floods.

 

Dec 02, 2015, 17:17 PM IST

Chennai floods: 'Worried' Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers to extend help

Expressing grave concern for those stranded in the Chennai floods, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged his party workers to extend all possible assistance.

Dec 02, 2015, 13:12 PM IST

Chennai floods: Want to extend help? Here's how you can volunteer

Torrential rains, which began on Monday night and halted on Wednesday morning, pounded several parts of Chennai and its suburbs and Puducherry, triggering a deluge completely disrupting normal life.

Dec 02, 2015, 09:47 AM IST

If you are stuck in Chennai floods, here are dos and don'ts

A torrential downpour, termed the heaviest in over 100 years, has crippled life in Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai, flooding numerous roads, train tracks and airport runways.

Dec 02, 2015, 09:22 AM IST