Tamil Nadu rain update: Water levels rising above four feet in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli have turned bus termini into large swimming pools, affecting parked vehicles. Despite a temporary respite in some areas, dam water releases contribute to persistent waterlogging.
Southern Railway announced traffic suspension on the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur section, between Srivaikuntam and Seydunganallur, as the ballast has been washed away in floods and the track is 'hanging' and water is flowing over the railway tracks.
Chennai weather updates: In Thoothukudi, rainfall persists through the night, causing 40 lakes in the Kovilpatti area to reach full capacity. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and lightning in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 19.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched a Rs 6,000 cash assistance program for families affected by recent floods caused by Cyclone Michaung.
A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN. 1 has been detected in Kerala as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
A CISF official at the Goa airport reportedly told an engineer from Chennai that Tamil Nadu was part of India and she should learn Hindi as it was the national language.
The arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy has been a concerning issue for both the Tamil Nadu government as well as the BJP-led central government.
Several people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai. The city and adjoining districts faced persistent rains on Monday as Michaung loomed over the north coastal areas of Tamil Nadu.
Rajnath Singh is scheduled to review the situation in coordination with the State Government, aiming to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the affected areas.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.
Chennai airport: The authorities stated that the airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 9 am on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions.
Tamil Nadu rains: The rainwater accumulated to the extent that the vehicles were completely submerged in water. Heavy spell of rain throughout the day has caused waterlogging in Chennai.
Cyclone Michaung: 12 Madras Unit of the Indian Army rescued people from Mugalivakkam and Manapakkam areas in Chennai that were affected by heavy rainfall and massive waterlogging. Chennai's popular Marina Beach was flooded due to heavy downpours.
Heavy rains lashed parts of Chennai, and strong wind blew, uprooting treets and causing waterlogging in various parts of the city. Showers have been predicted in several parts of Tamil Nadu.
After an ED officer named Ankit Tiwari was caught red-handed while allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 20 lakhs from a doctor in Dindigul, a team of Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials initiated a search at the sub-zone ED office in Madurai.
Tamil Nadu: Chennai and northern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu experienced intense rainfall as a low-pressure system developed into a well-marked one. Chief Minister MK Stalin promptly instructed officials to provide vital assistance.
In the video that surfaced on social media, the bus is seen burning like a ball of fire. However, no causality or injury was reported in the incident.
Former Prime Minister VP Singh's statue stands near the memorial of late DMK president M Karunanidhi on Marina Beach. Stalin stressed the importance of teaching Singh's history to students and commended his firm implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendation.
The authorities announced a holiday for schools in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts following heavy rains.
The Madras High Court has issued a warning, stating that those conducting two-finger tests in rape cases will also be considered guilty of misconduct. It is worth noting that the Supreme Court had already imposed a ban on the two-finger test earlier.
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