In the wake of the heavy rain caused by Cyclone Michaung, All schools, colleges, educational institutions, and government offices in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu Districts are closed today, December 6. Check details here.
Cyclone Michaung: Due to the severe storm, Chennai is also facing acute power cuts across the city. At least 12 people have also lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai.
IndiGo has cancelled 550 flights following the shutdown of Chennai airport due to heavy rainfall. The inclement weather has led to widespread disruptions, impacting over 1,000 flights across India.
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.
Due to the Cyclonic storm 'Michaung', all schools, colleges, educational institutions, and government offices including the Offices of Public Undertakings/ Corporations, Boards, Banks, and Financial Institutions will remain closed tomorrow, December 5, 2023. Check details here.
Heavy rainfall in Chennai led to massive waterlogging in parts of the city. The incessant rainfall inundated several areas of Chennai and nearby areas. Normal life has been disrupted in the city as commuters struggled with their day-to-day chores following the downpour.
According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts over the next 24 hours. Chennai's Nungambakkam area has recorded 5.88 cm rainfall in the last 24 hours while Meenambakkam received 7.12 cm rainfall.
Tamil Nadu rains: Amid the looming fear of Cyclone Michaung over Tamil Nadu, the Indian Meteorological Department on Friday warned that the sea will be rougher than usual in the coastal areas. The sea has gone 100 metres backwards, where the shore's breadth has increased at Velankanni Beach.
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.
What makes the occasion more special is that the Rolls Royce Spectre EV can cost around Rs 10.5 crore and is yet to be released in the Indian market. Netizens were left stunned by the Chennai man's casual demeanour as he became the vehicle's first owner in India.
Sankaraiah, a three-time MLA, served as the president and general secretary of the Marxist Party's affiliate, All India Kisan Sabha. He held the position of Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the CPI (M) from 1995 to 2002, and he was also the chief of the state committee of the farmers' body.
DMK's official publication, 'Murasoli,' accuses Governor R N Ravi of using public speeches to promote himself as a guardian of 'Sanatana,' labeling it as ideological propaganda against social justice.
In an address read out by his son and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Chief Minister stated that these actions were a response to the DMK's efforts to expose the BJP's "anti-people" stance.
Petrol bomb Chennai: A Molotov cocktail was lobbed by a man in front of the Raj Bhavan's main gate on October 25, an incident which drew the Opposition's ire over the handling of law and order by the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu: The top court, however, directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to re-consider the ban on non-woven bags afresh in light of the amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Team India bowled out Australia for 199 in Chennai and Pakistan for 191 in Ahmedabad as the two surfaces out of four which the Men in Blue have played on were rated 'average' in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Coach Rahul Dravid gave his reasoning while disagreeing with the rating.
The minister suffered chest pain and was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital immediately after the arrest. Later, he was transferred to Kauvery Hospital where he underwent bypass surgery.
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