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.
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The ruling DMK demanded an immediate central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore to provide relief to the people and rebuild infrastructure in Chennai and nearby districts hit by incessant rains caused by 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.
Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were also cancelled after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. 14 between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge owing 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.
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.
Cyclone Michaung alert: With the India Meteorological Department's prediction of a cyclonic storm in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin instructed all concerned officials to take precautionary measures, including evacuating people from the places likely to be hit by the cyclone.
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 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.
The ED official was caught red-handed for taking a bribe from a doctor. He along with other officials were threatening people and extorting money from them in return of closing their cases.
Tamil Nadu rains: Chennai received heavy rains throughout the day on Wednesday, and the intensity of the showers increased in the evening, resulting in significant traffic jams across the city.
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.
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.
In his address, Stalin credited his late father and former chief minister M Karunanidhi for creating robust health and medical infrastructure in Tamil Nadu under past DMK governments.
The authorities announced a holiday for schools in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts following heavy rains.
Due to heavy rains, the government of Tamil Nadu has declared a holiday for all government and private schools on November 24. Students and parents should contact their school administrators for further information.
The Tamil Nadu minister said that the electric vehicle sector would get tremendous visibility during the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet to be held in January next year.
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