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Cyclone Michaung makes landfall; Chennai suffers power cuts, severe waterlogging: Key points
India | Dec 05, 2023, 09:23 PM ISTCyclone 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.
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Cyclone Michaung: 550 IndiGo flights cancelled, 1000 impacted across country | Deets Inside
India | Dec 05, 2023, 12:53 PM ISTIndiGo 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.
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Tamil Nadu: Chennai airport operations suspended till tomorrow 9 am as rain wreaks havoc in city
Chennai | Dec 04, 2023, 07:21 PM ISTChennai airport: The authorities stated that the airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 9 am on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions.
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Tamil Nadu: Vehicles float in Chennai as incessant rain batters city | Watch Video
Chennai | Dec 04, 2023, 06:06 PM ISTTamil 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.
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Cyclone Michaung: Public holiday declared in four districts of Tamil Nadu today
Chennai | Dec 05, 2023, 06:17 AM ISTCyclone 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.
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Schools Closed Tomorrow in Chennai, surrounding districts due to Cyclone Michaung
Education | Dec 04, 2023, 03:45 PM ISTDue 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.
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Cyclone Michaung: Incessant rainfall leads to flood-like situation in Chennai
News | Dec 04, 2023, 10:53 AM ISTHeavy 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.
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Tamil Nadu: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for four districts including Chennai
Tamil Nadu | Dec 03, 2023, 08:33 AM ISTAccording 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.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Schools in Chennai to remain shut today amid heavy rainfall alert
Education | Dec 02, 2023, 07:24 AM ISTTamil 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.
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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin unveils VP Singh statue in Chennai, advocates nationwide caste census | VIDEO
Chennai | Nov 27, 2023, 08:06 PM ISTFormer 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.
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Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash Chennai, warning issued for over 10 other districts
Chennai | Nov 25, 2023, 10:21 AM ISTThe authorities announced a holiday for schools in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts following heavy rains.
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Chennai man wears chappals to receive India's first Rolls Royce EV, leaves netizens stunned | WATCH
Trending | Nov 23, 2023, 04:02 PM ISTWhat 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.
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N Sankaraiah dies at 101: Remembering the freedom fighter and veteran Left leader
Chennai | Nov 15, 2023, 05:03 PM ISTSankaraiah, 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.
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DMK accuses Governor RN Ravi of ideological posturing, alleges delay in assenting bills
Chennai | Nov 14, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTDMK'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.
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CM Stalin accuses BJP-led centre of 'daydreaming' about intimidating DMK with income tax searches
Chennai | Nov 05, 2023, 11:09 PM ISTIn 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.
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Petrol bomb case: Fair probe 'killed', says Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan in fresh row with Stalin govt
Chennai | Oct 26, 2023, 04:15 PM ISTPetrol 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.
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Supreme Court upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu | Oct 22, 2023, 09:58 PM ISTTamil 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.
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Rahul Dravid slams ICC's average rating to Ahmedabad, Chennai pitches
Cricket | Oct 22, 2023, 09:37 AM ISTTeam 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.
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Madras high court reserves order on Senthil Balaji's bail application in money laundering case
Chennai | Oct 19, 2023, 01:06 PM ISTThe 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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NZ vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Chennai pitch report, weather forecast, probable XIs and live telecast
Cricket | Oct 18, 2023, 12:45 PM ISTNew Zealand will take on Afghanistan in their fourth match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in Chennai on Wednesday, October 18. New Zealand is one of the only two teams still unbeaten in the tournament and will hope to keep it that way before facing India on the weekend.