Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, Pochampalli In response to the heavy rains, all five shutters of the Paambaru Dam were opened, releasing 15,000 cusecs of water to ensure the safety of the reservoir. Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Visits Affected Areas In Chennai In the wake of the flooding, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.

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Efforts on to remove landslide debris in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 1 week ago

Efforts on to remove landslide debris in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu authorities are working to remove the boulder weighing 40 tonnes from Tiruvannamalai, where a landslide in December last year killed a family of seven, including three children, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, adding that 20 families were evacuated from the area after the incident. A second landslide hit Tiruvannamalai the next afternoon even as …

Heavy rainfall hits Tamil Nadu, water enters temple chambers in Rameswaram | WATCH
2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rainfall hits Tamil Nadu, water enters temple chambers in Rameswaram | WATCH

India TV News  

Heavy rainfall lashed several districts of Tami Nadu on Sunday, with pockets of Chennai getting waterlogged due to the downpour. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy showers and thunderstorms in isolated places for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area. As a …

Heat wave, flood, landslide: Is extreme weather becoming a major challenge for Tamil Nadu?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat wave, flood, landslide: Is extreme weather becoming a major challenge for Tamil Nadu?

New Indian Express  

With a heatwave, floods, and landslides all occurring in the same year, "extreme weather events" are no longer a distant phenomenon in Tamil Nadu. In October, Madurai experienced massive single-day rainfall; in November, a cloudburst struck the drought-prone Ramanathapuram district; Thiruvannamalai, typically not considered a landslide-prone area, witnessed its worst landslide; and in September, Madurai airport recorded unprecedented heat. In …

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams
3 months, 1 week ago

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams

India Today  

The rainy season in Tamil Nadu has turned into a growing concern, with more rainfall expected to lash parts of the state. This rainfall has played a crucial role in replenishing water levels in irrigation tanks and dams across Tamil Nadu. According to the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, the storage in irrigation tanks has been significantly improved. The India …

Heavy rainfall likely in parts of State for next two days, officials on alert
3 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rainfall likely in parts of State for next two days, officials on alert

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Nellore, Tirupati, Kakinada, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday. Additionally, a yellow alert has been sounded for Krishna, NTR, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Vizianagaram districts, with forecast for moderate to heavy rainfall for the next two days. According to the Visakhapatnam Cyclone …

Heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Dec 18
3 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Dec 18

Deccan Chronicle  

The system, previously positioned over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal, shifted to the southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above sea level and is expected to intensify further, moving west-northwest toward the Tamil Nadu coast over the next two days. The Regional Meteorological Centre of the Indian …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued
3 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued

India TV News  

Heavy rains have been battering several districts across Tamil Nadu since the past weeks. In a fresh rain alert on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for several districts including Chennai in Tamil Nadu, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued by the weather department for Tuesday for the districts of Cuddalore, …

Tamil Nadu rains: IMD predicts more rain in THESE areas as heavy rain batter state; details
3 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu rains: IMD predicts more rain in THESE areas as heavy rain batter state; details

Live Mint  

Several areas of Thoothukudi and its neighbouring regions experienced severe waterlogging as heavy rains continued to batter parts of Tamil Nadu. According to the India Meteorological Department, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over the Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari districts of Tamilnadu, Kerala, and theLakshadweep area. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain is …

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in many areas
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in many areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Thoothukudi and several Delta districts in Tamil Nadu are reeling under the impact of continuous heavy rainfall over the past three days, leaving several areas waterlogged and daily life disrupted. In Thoothukudi, urban pockets like Postal Telegram Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Rajagopal Nagar, Bharati Nagar, Amuda Nagar, KVK Nagar, and Asoke Nagar are inundated. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Several areas of …

CM Stalin holds review meeting on rains
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Stalin holds review meeting on rains

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin presided over a meeting to review the rain situation in the southern districts on Saturday and discussed the possible ramifications for the State from the new depression that the Indian Meteorological Department had forecast for Sunday in the Bay of Bengal near the coast of the Andamans. After his visit to the State Emergency …

Floods in Tiruchi
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

After the heavy downpour over the past two days, several parts of Tiruchi, especially residential areas, remain inundated on Saturday, throwing life out of gear. Meanwhile, Karumandapam and Selva Nagar areas continue to reel under the impact of heavy rain. Several houses flooded Viswas Nagar Extension Street and Manthoppu in Karumandapam were worst hit. If it rains again, Viswas Nagar …

Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 18
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 18

Live Mint  

As rains, waterlogging continue to batter several districts across Tamil Nadu, The India Meteorological Department has has now predicted more showers till December 18. Under its influence, a Low Pressure Area is likely to form over southern parts of Bay of Bengal and move west-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coasts during subsequent 48 hours.” Tamil Nadu rain update Amid this, heavy …

Chennai on high alert as reservoirs fill to the brim
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai on high alert as reservoirs fill to the brim

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai’s major drinking water reservoirs, including Chembarambakkam, Poondi, and Red Hills, are nearing full capacity as of Friday. The district administration must take immediate steps to pump out water from the streets and ensure the power supply.” Adding to concerns, M Mariappan, another resident, highlighted health-related issues. Reservoirs like Poondi and Chembarambakkam continue to receive steady inflows despite the …

Edappadi K Palaniswami Wants Survey of Crop Damage and Relief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami Wants Survey of Crop Damage and Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the State government to make an assessment of the damage to crops in the two-day rains brought about by the depression in the delta districts of Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur and Cuddalore and other places and pay adequate compensation to the affected farmers. In a statement on Friday, Palaiswami said the heavy …

54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates
3 months, 2 weeks ago

54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to significant water accumulation in major reservoirs and prompting flood alerts in several regions. The state witnessed heavy downpours, with Tenkasi's Ayikudi recording over 30 cm of rainfall, propelling the district from a deficit to an excess in the northeast monsoon season. In Tirunelveli district, Oothu received …

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts

India Today  

As the well-marked low pressure area in southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to continue moving west-northwest towards South Tamil Nadu, intense rainfall activity is predicted to shift to southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of Western Ghat. However, its movement in the region could bring heavy rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu as well as Western Ghats …

Heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin directs officials to assess situation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin directs officials to assess situation

India Today  

A well-marked low-pressure system caused heavy rain in the Delta and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to declare a holiday on Friday for schools and colleges in multiple districts. Heavy rain led to severe water stagnation in several areas, especially in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the state’s Control Room, and he …

Tamil Nadu: Rains continue to lash parts of state, waterlogging in parts of Tirunelveli reported
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Rains continue to lash parts of state, waterlogging in parts of Tirunelveli reported

India TV News  

Widespread rains continued to lash parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. Several areas in Thiruvannamalai, which had experienced mud slips atleast four times when Cyclone Fengal crossed the Tamil Nadu and Karaikal coast on November 30, and some parts in the southern districts, as well, were swarmed by swathes of water. Following a sudden increase in the inflows into the …

Widespread moderate to heavy rains in Chennai, parts of city waterlogged
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Widespread moderate to heavy rains in Chennai, parts of city waterlogged

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai witnessed widespread moderate rainfall with heavy spells recording an average rainfall of around 10 cm from Wednesday night to Thursday evening. While places like Vyasarpadi, Muthamil Nagar in Kodungaiyur, Koyembedu market and Sterling road, among others faced water stagnation, sources reported that the corporation officials were engaged in draining out the water using motor pumps. Yet, in places …

Anitha urges citizens to stay alert amid heavy rain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Anitha urges citizens to stay alert amid heavy rain

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister for home and disaster management, Vangalapudi Anitha, in light of the formation of a depression over the Bay of Bengal causing heavy rains, has urged the administrative machinery to stay alert. She called on citizens, particularly in the Tirupati district areas of Tirumala and Sullurupeta, to remain vigilant due to the heavy rainfall. She instructed the district administration …

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Widespread rainfall since late Wednesday night across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu led to the district administrators announcing a holiday for schools in Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi on Thursday. Incidentally, there was not much rain in Theni district during the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Thursday and the IMD prediction was ‘very light rainfall.’ This came …

Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu rains: SpiceJet issued an advisory for its passengers as widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on December 12. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai predicted heavy rains at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu, …

Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday, with forecasts predicting more showers across the state. According to Tamil Nadu Weatherman, South Tamil Nadu is on alert for heavy rain until Friday, with interior districts expected to bear the brunt of the downpour as a low-pressure system moves from the Gulf of Mannar to the Arabian Sea. Coutrallam, …

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu rains: Widespread shower batter Chennai, Dindigul and Thoothukudi districts from Wednesday night. The 11 districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore have declared school closures for the day. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Thoothukudi In light of the heavy rain forecast, a holiday has been declared for schools in various …

Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

The Hindu  

Intense rainfall activity may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on Friday as the well-marked low pressure area is expected to move towards that region and weaken gradually. Heavy rainfall pounded various parts of the State on Thursday till 5.30 p.m. Vazhapadi in Salem district received a very heavy rainfall of 18 cm followed by Manalmedu in …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain expected, IMD issues yellow alert | Top updates
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain expected, IMD issues yellow alert | Top updates

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in several districts of Tamil Nadu, with heavy to moderate rains expected today. Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chennai districts have received light rains early, and heavy rains are expected. School holidays were declared in 11 districts Schools in 11 districts, including Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Ranipet, and …

Tamil Nadu to receive rain on December 11, 12
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu to receive rain on December 11, 12

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The city received brief showers on Wednesday morning with intermittent spells expected to continue in the city and neighbouring districts until Thursday. Wednesday began with short showers in the city and private weather bloggers said that the city might also receive moderate rains in the afternoon with some parts likely to receive heavy rain. The centre had already issued …

What went wrong at Sathanur dam?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What went wrong at Sathanur dam?

The Hindu  

Data show that Cyclone Fengal brought the highest rainfall recorded in the last 70 years to upstream areas of the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. Tables 2A-2C show the top 10 wettest days between January 1954 and December 2024 in three immediately upstream taluks of the dam — Harur, Uthangarai, and Chengam. Data also show that the …

Cyclone Fengal: The cyclone that battered Tamil Nadu
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: The cyclone that battered Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

On the evening of December 1, 2024, a family of four and three of their neighbours huddled together under a metal roofed single-room house, in VOC Nagar, a residential area at the foot of the Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai district. R.T. Murugan, district secretary, Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam, says, “Crops in various parts were on the verge of drying for …

Flood damage: Central team to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Flood damage: Central team to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: An inter-ministerial central team to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu is arriving in Chennai on Friday evening. Since the cyclone has affected 14 districts and severely affected at least half of them, the central team is likely to be split into three or four groups to assess the damage in different …

Tamil Nadu: Relief measures in Cyclone Fengal-hit areas continue
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Relief measures in Cyclone Fengal-hit areas continue

Deccan Chronicle  

A plethora relief measures have been taken up in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts that were hit by Cyclone Fengal with the deployment of senior IAS officers to oversee the wide range of operations that include setting up camps to accommodate those evacuated from low-lying and flooded areas, distribution of food and water and organizing medical camps.On the instructions of …

Villupuram struggles to recover as Cyclone Fengal claim 14 lives, displace over 20,000
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Villupuram struggles to recover as Cyclone Fengal claim 14 lives, displace over 20,000

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: The district is limping back to normalcy, as the floodwaters, caused by cyclone Fengal and the accompanying torrential rain over the last four days, has receded in most of the places. Heavy rains have claimed 14 lives across the district, including six in Vikravandi, two in Thiruvennainallur, five in Villupuram and one in Vanur. In a coordinated effort, relief …

Sathanur Dam flood alert failure? Tiruvannamalai villagers left in chaos after sudden release
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sathanur Dam flood alert failure? Tiruvannamalai villagers left in chaos after sudden release

New Indian Express  

S Venkatesan from Puthur Chekkadi, which is home to over 500 houses, said that only a few people in the village received SMS alerts from the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, that too on Monday morning, when the village was already flooded. However, there was no specific warning about release of such a huge quantity of water on Monday …

Tamil Nadu: Controversy Over Sathanur Dam Water Release During Cyclone Fengal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Controversy Over Sathanur Dam Water Release During Cyclone Fengal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Even as the government machinery and people of the State were struggling to overcome the crisis caused by the unprecedented rains brought by Cyclone Fengal, another controversy has broken out over the opening of the Sathanur dam with the opposition parties claiming that 1.68 lakh square feet of water per second was released without warning and the government categorically denying …

Cyclone Fengal: Video of Chennai grandpa's wholesome boat ride for kids in flooded waters goes viral
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Video of Chennai grandpa's wholesome boat ride for kids in flooded waters goes viral

Hindustan Times  

As Cyclone Fengal caused chaos in Tamil Nadu, a grandfather in Chennai did not let it dampen the mood of his family. The video was reportedly recorded before the cyclone's landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast on November 30. Behind him are two children seated inside an inflatable raft, giggling and cheering as their boat moves in the water, The …

Cyclone Fengal Triggers Flash Floods and Rain Havoc in Coastal Karnataka
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal Triggers Flash Floods and Rain Havoc in Coastal Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The rains triggered by Cyclone Fengal have caused flash floods in some areas and partial damage to a few houses in the Coastal Karnataka districts. Heavy rainfall caused partial damage to three houses in Brahmavar Taluk. In Dakshina Kannada, heavy rains led to flooding in several houses and the collapse of compound walls in some areas. However, no major …

PM calls Stalin, assures all help in cyclone relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM calls Stalin, assures all help in cyclone relief

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday to enquire about the situation in the state in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, assuring him of all possible help from the Centre. “The Prime Minister spoke to me over the telephone and enquired about the damages caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu,” Stalin posted …

Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Fengal-affected Villupuram residents hurl mud at Minister Ponmudi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Fengal-affected Villupuram residents hurl mud at Minister Ponmudi

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu minister Thiru Ponmudi, who visited a flood-affected area in the Villlupuram district on Tuesday after Cyclone Fengal hit the state, was greeted by angry people with handfuls of mud, showed a video posted on the social media platform X. The DIPR behaves like the media arm of the DMK and is busy promoting the Gopalapuram scion to divert …

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials …

Cyclone Fengal: 7 Bodies Recovered After Mudslide In Tiruvannamalai, Rs 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: 7 Bodies Recovered After Mudslide In Tiruvannamalai, Rs 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced

ABP News  

As part of the havoc caused by torrential rains from Cyclone Fengal, seven people, including a family of four and three neighborhood children, lost their lives after a massive boulder rolled down a hilltop and buried their house in VOC Nagar, Tiruvannamalai, on December 1. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Visuals from Tiruvannamalai where 7 people, including 5 children, died when …

Cyclone Fengal: Protesters Hurl Mud At TN Minister Ponmudy Over 'Insensitive' Outreach In Villupuram
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Protesters Hurl Mud At TN Minister Ponmudy Over 'Insensitive' Outreach In Villupuram

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Minister for Forests, K. Ponmudy, faced public outrage during his visit to Villupuram district on Monday, as locals protested against what they called "inadequate" relief measures in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal. The CM and the Deputy Chief Minister were busy taking photos in the streets of Chennai while the city received very little rain and did not …

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A family of seven lost their lives in Tiruvannamalai in the southern Indian state of …

Watch | Cyclone Fengal wrecks havoc in Tamil Nadu, flood water washes away vehicles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Cyclone Fengal wrecks havoc in Tamil Nadu, flood water washes away vehicles

Firstpost  

Heavy rains after Cyclone Fengal landfall have resulted in flooding in several areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. “I reiterated my letter to the Hon’ble Prime Minister that the state government is dealing effectively with the disaster and relief assistance is being provided to the affected people, and to provide relief to the people of Tamil Nadu due to this …

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures govt support; Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to help in relief efforts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures govt support; Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to help in relief efforts

Live Mint  

As Tamil Nadu faces severe flooding and damage caused by Cyclone Fengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin regarding the flood situation in the state. Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested 22,000 crore from the NDRF for urgent restoration efforts in Tamil Nadu, and 2500 crore for Puducherry," said Tagore, as reported …

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi Speaks To CM Stalin On Devastation, Assures Centre’s Support
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi Speaks To CM Stalin On Devastation, Assures Centre’s Support

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Monday to learn about the flood situation in Tamil Nadu. Cyclone Fengal which formed on Friday brought unprecedented rainfall to the state causing flood-like situation in many parts of Salem, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai among other regions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin …

Fengal havoc: Landslide in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai claims lives of seven family members
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fengal havoc: Landslide in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai claims lives of seven family members

Live Mint  

Seven people, including five children, lost their lives in Tiruvannamalai when a large rock crashed into their house due to continuous rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal. Speaking about relief camps set up in affected areas, CM Stalin said that over 7,000 people are currently staying in 147 camps. Moreover, In Villupuram district, 407 personnel from seven National Disaster Response Force …

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry schools closed today; IMD issues rain alert for Karnataka, Kerala
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry schools closed today; IMD issues rain alert for Karnataka, Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal's impact has brought incessant heavy rainfall to Puducherry, where it made landfall near the union territory on Saturday, prompting authorities to announce a holiday for all government and private schools, as well as colleges, on Tuesday, December 3. The flooded Uthangarai area following heavy rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, Monday, Dec. …

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Schools, Colleges Shut Today After Heaviest Rainfall In 30 Years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Schools, Colleges Shut Today After Heaviest Rainfall In 30 Years

ABP News  

Due to the continuous Cyclone Fengal-induced heavy rainfall, all government and government-aided schools, private schools and all colleges in Puducherry will remain closed on Tuesday, December 3, Education Minister A Namassivayam has said. The flood caused by Cyclone Fengal has destroyed 1,29,000 hectares of crops in the districts of Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. A Yellow Alert remains …

Modi assures Stalin all possible help to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi assures Stalin all possible help to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday to enquire about the flood situation in parts of the state and assured him of all possible support from the Centre. Villupuram district in north Tamil Nadu continued to reel under unprecedented flooding on Monday following extremely heavy rainfall, virtually blocking access to …

PM Modi calls CM Stalin, assures support to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi calls CM Stalin, assures support to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called up Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and enquired about the damages caused by cyclone Fengal and heavy rains in various parts of the State. "The Prime Minister spoke to me over the telephone and enquired about the damages caused by cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. I explained how the State government …

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