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.
Cyclone Michaung aftermath in Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will be donating one month's salary to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to help Tamil Nadu's recovery from Cyclone Michaung havoc. The Chief Minister has also called on all MPs and MLAs to do the same.
The cyclone-triggered heavy rainfall had led to inundation in localities including Velachery and Tambaram. People were seen leaving their homes in the areas surrounded with water to safer zones, carrying their children and wading through stagnant water.
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.
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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.
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