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  Cyclone Fengal makes landfall amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Chennai airport shut

  December 01, 2024 6:07 IST

  Parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced heavy rains due to the landfall process of cyclone Fengal. Senior officials in three southern states, including Andhra Pradesh assigned to supervise and coordinate related tasks with district authorities are stationed in their respective districts.

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  Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts thunderstorms, heavy rains due to Cyclone Fengal | Details

  November 30, 2024 11:35 IST

  According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal witnessed very heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours ahead of the the landfall of Cyclone Fengal.

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  Cyclone Fengal Updates: Landfall date and time, wind speed, travel advisory | All you need to know

  November 28, 2024 19:14 IST

  Cyclone Fengal Updates: Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts are likely to experience intense rainfall activity for the next few hours due to a deep depression, which is moving towards Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coasts.

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  Chennai power cut today November 28: Check full list of affected areas, timings and advisory

  November 28, 2024 7:34 IST

  Chennai power cut: Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take necessary precautions and plan accordingly to minimise the impact. The power outage will remain in place from 9 am to 2 pm.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Flight disruptions continue in Tamil Nadu, IndiGo issues travel advisory | 10 points

  November 28, 2024 6:54 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: In the wake of the severe weather conditions, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has started coordinating with Tamil Nadu state agencies to ensure the safety of seafarers, as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone and move towards the state.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry, parts of Tamil Nadu due to heavy rain

  November 27, 2024 23:49 IST

  According to an IMD's rainfall update, very heavy rainfall was recorded in several areas, including Nagapattinam (19 cm) and Chennai (13 cm), from 8.30 am on November 26 until 8.30 am the following day.

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  Chennai to face power cut for two days from today: Check timing, list of affected areas

  November 27, 2024 11:31 IST

  Chennai power cut today: The general power consumers must note that the power cut in Chennai will occur between 9 am and 2 pm, as per the dtnext.in report, which stated that electricity might be restored if the maintenance work is completed.

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  School holiday declared for Chennai, 9 districts as heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu due to cyclone

  November 27, 2024 7:04 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: Giving further weather updates, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.

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  Chennai weather: Deep depression likely to become cyclonic storm as rains lash Tamil Nadu | Details

  November 26, 2024 21:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu is bracing for a deep depression that could intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 27, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall in coming days. While the NDRF, SDRF teams have been deployed in several districts, the state govt is bracing to deal with the effects.

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  Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu as deep depression brings heavy rainfall

  November 26, 2024 11:41 IST

  A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified, prompting a red alert for Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts, with heavy rainfall expected over the next five days, causing potential flooding and disruption.

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  Onboard woman air passenger found dead after international flight arrives in Chennai

  November 19, 2024 17:33 IST

  The crew checked upon the woman after the flight landed but she was unresponsive. Following this, a doctor examined her and declared her dead. The woman was travelling on the flight from Kuala Lumpur.

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  ED seizes huge cash from office of 'lottery king' Santiago Martin in Chennai

  November 15, 2024 17:28 IST

  Santiago Martin earlier came to light during the row over electoral bonds. He was the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs 1,300 crore in electoral bonds.

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  Tamil Nadu govt to introduce bike ambulances for remote, inaccessible areas

  November 07, 2024 17:16 IST

  According to the official statement, each of the 25 bikes being introduced will serve 25 localities of the inaccessible areas and will act as feeder units to already established networks of ambulances.

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  5 children hospitalised as gas leak in Chennai school creates panic

  November 04, 2024 22:40 IST

  The incident created panic among the parents who besieged the school gate and started questioning the school staff and teachers about how the second gas leak happened in succession after the first incident took place on October 25.

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  DMK, AIADMK react to actor Vijay's political debut at TVK event: 'Old wine in new bottle'

  October 28, 2024 14:29 IST

  While Vijay openly targeted the DMK and its first family in his debut public appearance for his party's inaugural event, DMK said it has seen many rivals in its long innings and will continue to be strong.

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  Over 30 students hospitalised after suspected gas leak in Chennai, probe underway

  October 25, 2024 23:06 IST

  The condition of three students admitted to the Stanley Government Medical College Hospital here was said to be stable, police said and added that nearly 30 students complained of uneasiness and throat irritation.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin says he is Kalaignar's grandson, won't apologise on Sanatana row

  October 22, 2024 20:37 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin said he followed Periyar, Dravidian icon CN Annadurai and late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and uttered only what such leaders had said in the past.

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  50 passengers miraculously escape after two buses collide in Salem, spine-chilling video surfaces

  October 21, 2024 11:35 IST

  Over 50 passengers narrowly escaped after two private buses collided in Salem. The shocking incident was caught on the dashboard camera.

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  MK Stalin urges Centre to remove governor in row over state anthem, here's what happened

  October 19, 2024 6:32 IST

  Urging the Centre to recall the governor, Stalin accused RN Ravi of insulting national unity and the governor also hit back, claiming that the chief minister had made a racist remark against him.

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  MK Stalin urges PM Modi to reconsider Hindi events in non-Hindi states

  October 18, 2024 16:25 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged PM Modi to reconsider Hindi events in non-Hindi states, emphasising the need to respect India's linguistic diversity and promote local languages equally.

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  IMD issues heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu: Flights, trains cancelled amid severe weather forecast

  October 16, 2024 7:21 IST

  The IMD has issued an extremely heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, impacting flights and trains in Chennai and nearby districts. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday and deployed disaster management teams to handle the situation.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: Trains, domestic flights cancelled, IMD predicts heavy rains for tomorrow

  October 15, 2024 20:16 IST

  The IMD in its bulletin said that Tamil Nadu is witnessing heavy rains due to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. Waterlogging was reported in several parts of the state, including Chennai and other places.

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  Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Waterlogging, traffic hit Chennai, schools closed | LATEST UPDATES

  October 15, 2024 10:18 IST

  Chennai has been struggling with heavy rains, causing waterlogging and traffic problems. The IMD has predicted heavy rains in the region, while the state government is taking preventive measures. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected flood-prone areas and advised fishermen and IT professionals.

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  Heavy rains in Chennai: Schools, colleges closed on Tuesday, work from home advisory for employees

  October 14, 2024 17:41 IST

  Chennai rains: The Tamil Nadu government has issued a work-from-home advisory for employees in the worst-affected areas from October 15 to 18.

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  Tamil Nadu train mishap: Heavy rain hinders restoration efforts at Bagmati Express accident site

  October 12, 2024 10:54 IST

  At least 19 passengers were injured in the incident, with those sustaining serious injuries transported to Government Stanley Medical College Hospital in Chennai. Three serious passengers were getting treatment in the ICU.

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  Bagmati Express accident: Restoration process underway, Railways set up help desk

  October 12, 2024 9:25 IST

  The train collided with the rear part of a stationary goods train causing injuries to 19 passengers. After the collision, two coaches caught fire.

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  Mysuru-Darbhanga Express derails: Three trains halted in Chennai-Gudur region, likely to be diverted

  October 11, 2024 23:34 IST

  A passenger train from Mysore to Darbhanga via Perambur collided with a goods train standing at Kavarappettai railway station near Thiruvallur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is closely monitoring the rescue operations.

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  Darbhanga Express catches fire after colliding with freight train in Tamil Nadu, passengers injured

  October 11, 2024 23:33 IST

  Railway sources say the train collided with the rear of a stationary train. According to the available information, the passenger train collided with a goods train standing on the same track. The impact was seen more on the goods train.