Chennai Rains | Flights diverted, delayed
1 year, 6 months ago

Chennai Rains | Flights diverted, delayed

The Hindu  

Due to the heavy overnight rains that have lashed Chennai, 10 flights were diverted from Chennai airport. Flights that were due to arrive from various international destinations including Singapore, Abu Dhabhi, Sharjah, Dubai, Colombo, Muscat, Doha and London were diverted to Bengaluru airport as the aircrafts couldn’t land owing to the heavy downpour. Seven international flights from Singapore, Colombo, Sharjah, Muscat and Abu Dhabhi that were due to land between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. were diverted to Bengaluru airport but they subsequently landed at Chennai airport between 7 a.m. and 7.45 a.m. Three flights from Doha, Dubai and London, due to land in Chennai also went to Bengaluru. Chennai Metro Rail Chennai Metro Rail services have been running on time and as per schedule since 5 a.m.

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Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours
1 week, 5 days 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, …

Chennai rains: IMD issues flash flood warning due to cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ landfall
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chennai rains: IMD issues flash flood warning due to cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ landfall

Live Mint  

Steady rains pounded Chennai, its nearby districts, and Puducherry, affecting public transport, including bus, train, and flight services. Flash flood warning Moreover, in an official release, the India Meteorological Department said that a moderate to high flash flood risk is expected in several watersheds and neighbourhoods across the following meteorological sub-divisions in the next 24 hours: Coastal Andhra Pradesh & …

Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging, residents struggle with inadequate relief in northern Chennai
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging, residents struggle with inadequate relief in northern Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The heavy rains across Chennai on Saturday, with an average of 11 cm of rain recorded, left several northern areas in the city severely waterlogged. While the Greater Chennai Corporation had set up relief centres as a precautionary measure against flooding, a few of them lacked sufficient provisions such as blankets, drinking water, and food. S Nandhini, a resident …

Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo flight aborts landing moment before touching down runway at Chennai Airport | WATCH
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo flight aborts landing moment before touching down runway at Chennai Airport | WATCH

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal: A chilling video surfaced in which an IndiGo Airlines' Airbus A320 neo plane is seen struggling to make a landing at the Chennai airport amid adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Fengal on Saturday. What IndiGo Airlines has to say IndiGo Airlines issued a statement confirming the incident and said that the Mumbai-Chennai flight had to make a …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone makes landfall; Chennai airport shut till 4am on December 1
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone makes landfall; Chennai airport shut till 4am on December 1

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone Fengal has progressed towards Tamil Nadu and is making landfall near Puducherry, the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for various parts of the southern states in view of incessant rainfall. Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live: Cyclonic storm is ‘close to North Tamil Nadu - Puducherry coasts,’ says IMD Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live: IMD said, …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone makes landfall; Chennai airport shut till 4am on December 1
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone makes landfall; Chennai airport shut till 4am on December 1

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone Fengal has progressed towards Tamil Nadu and is making landfall near Puducherry, the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for various parts of the southern states in view of incessant rainfall. Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live: Cyclonic storm is ‘close to North Tamil Nadu - Puducherry coasts,’ says IMD Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live: IMD said, …

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Chennai airport shut | DETAILS
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal: The India Meteorological Department on Saturday night said cyclone Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely. "The Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-southwestwards with a speed of 7 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 2030 hours IST …

UPDATES | Cyclone Fengal: Heavy rains batter TN, Puducherry; Chennai, 6 districts on red alert ahead of landfall
3 weeks, 3 days ago

UPDATES | Cyclone Fengal: Heavy rains batter TN, Puducherry; Chennai, 6 districts on red alert ahead of landfall

New Indian Express  

CM reviews situation, state braces for impact Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed the situation at the State Emergency Operations Centre with top officials and later told reporters that all precautionary measures have already been taken and camps have been set up for people of vulnerable areas and food was also being distributed to them. An official release said: …

Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in Chennai
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai received moderate rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning, recording an average rainfall of 5.35 cm on Monday. The Old Mahabalipuram Road witnessed severe waterlogging which caused traffic congestion in the area with vehicles stuck in traffic for around three hours on Tuesday morning. According to the Chennai corporation’s Integrated Command and Control Centre, the highest rainfall was …

Fog forces diversion of six flights from Bengaluru to Chennai, Hyderabad on Sunday morning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fog forces diversion of six flights from Bengaluru to Chennai, Hyderabad on Sunday morning

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A thick fog on Sunday morning at the Bengaluru airport resulted in poor visibility and diversion of six flights, including an international one, to neighbouring airports. Four flights from Kempegowda International Airport were diverted to Chennai, two were diverted to Hyderabad while there were delays in take-off by more than 15 flights. An official at the airport weather office …

Heavy Rain and Flooding Disrupt City Life in Bengaluru
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2 months ago

Heavy Rain and Flooding Disrupt City Life in Bengaluru

News 18  

Heavy rains cause waterlogging on roads and disrupt daily life in Bengaluru. Over 20 flights are delayed and several others are diverted, with schools and colleges shut due to safety concerns. Heavy rain lashes parts of the city, causing flooding and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department issues an orange alert for Bengaluru, indicating moderate to heavy rain in the …

West Bengal rains: Flight operations suspended in Andal airport due to rain, water logging
4 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal rains: Flight operations suspended in Andal airport due to rain, water logging

The Hindu  

Flight operations to and from the Kazi Nazrul Islam airport at Andal in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district were temporarily suspended on August 2 due to water logging in and around its premises, officials said. Water gushed into the airport premises and caused water logging in the operational area, an official said. In a statement issued later, Bengal Aerotropolis Projects …

WATCH: Mumbai rain throws life out of gear, trains stranded, flights delayed; no respite this week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: Mumbai rain throws life out of gear, trains stranded, flights delayed; no respite this week

Firstpost  

As many as 51 flights to and from Mumbai were cancelled till 11 am on Monday, while 27 planes were diverted to Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Indore. Heavy rains have forced schools in the city to declare holiday on July 8 BMC workers cleaning waterlogged street in Mumbai after heavy rains lashed the city on Monday. “In light of the inclement weather …

Monsoon work faces metro challenge in 7 zones in Chennai
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon work faces metro challenge in 7 zones in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The city corporation’s monsoon preparedness works, which include construction of missing links of stormwater drains and reconstruction of drains, in seven of the 15 zones have clashed with the ongoing metro rail work resulting in delay of some of these works. Corporation and highways officials have raised concern of delay in taking up stormwater drain work in parts of …

Chennai rain: Heavy showers with lightning, thunderstorms hit flight services
6 months ago

Chennai rain: Heavy showers with lightning, thunderstorms hit flight services

Hindustan Times  

Chennai rain updates: Heavy rainfall, along with lightning and thunderstorm, lashed several parts of Chennai on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, leading to flight disruption and uprooting of trees. light/moderate rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur in some areas.” The city will likely receive light to moderate rainfall until June 23, the IMD said. Last …

Bengaluru: 9 Flights Diverted To Chennai Due To Heavy Rainfall
7 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru: 9 Flights Diverted To Chennai Due To Heavy Rainfall

News 18  

Bengaluru faced another day of heavy rains on Sunday, causing disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport. Among the flights diverted were Akasa Air from Mumbai, Vistara from Delhi, Air Asia from Guwahati, Air India from Mumbai, and Alliance Air from Goa. International flights also faced diversions including Thai Lion Air from Bangkok, Air France from Paris, Thai Airways from Bangkok, and …

Flights Diverted: Heavy rains in Bengaluru forced nine flights to divert to Chennai airport on Sunday
7 months, 1 week ago

Flights Diverted: Heavy rains in Bengaluru forced nine flights to divert to Chennai airport on Sunday

Live Mint  

No flights were able to land at Kempegowda between 11:18 pm and 11:54 pm on May 12, a spokesperson from BIAL said. Heavy rain in Bengaluru disrupted operations at the airport and led to the diversion of nine flights to Chennai on Sunday, May 12, as per a Moneycontrol report. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Bengaluru International Airport, the operator of Kempegowda International …

Nine flights diverted from Bengaluru to Chennai after heavy rains
7 months, 1 week ago

Nine flights diverted from Bengaluru to Chennai after heavy rains

Hindustan Times  

The intense rains continued in Bengaluru on Sunday, and flight operations were disrupted at Kempegowda International Airport. Nine flights were diverted to Chennai from Bengaluru airport on Sunday due to bad weather conditions in the tech capital, reported Money Control. Nine flights diverted from Bengaluru to Chennai after heavy rains According to the report, an Akasa Air flight from Mumbai, …

Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw another heavy spell of rain on Thursday as the yellow alert was in place. Bengaluru traffic police deployed their staff in many areas to decongest the traffic due to heavy rain in the city. Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night The most crucial bottlenecks in the city faced traffic snarls due to …

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic chaos in Bengaluru
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic chaos in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru was thrown into disarray on Monday as heavy rainfall inundated several areas, leading to severe waterlogging and widespread traffic disruptions across the city. Some of the areas that saw slow-moving traffic due to waterlogging were Hennur Main Road, PG Halli, HQTC Bus stop, Ramamurthy Nagar Underpass and Hebbal Circle bus stop. In addition to the traffic chaos, the heavy …

Poor visibility disrupts flight services at Chennai airport
11 months, 1 week ago

Poor visibility disrupts flight services at Chennai airport

The Hindu  

The Chennai airport witnessed severe flight disruptions on Sunday owing to bad weather conditions induced by smog. “@IndiGo6E @aaichnairport 6E 1002 traveling from Singapore to Chennai, due to weather conditions landed in Hyderabad at 05:20AM, until now no proper response from airline staffs, no proper arrangements for the passengers, until now all passengers got seated in airlines more than 10hrs….Passengers …

Chennai under water: 2015 vs 2023
1 year ago

Chennai under water: 2015 vs 2023

The Hindu  

Hindsight is an excellent teacher, but as pupils, do we remember the lessons taught eight years ago? Only eight years ago did Chennai have a terrible northeast monsoon; several weather events in November and December set the bar low for Chennai, as extensive devastation wrecked most parts of the city. Reservoir discharge The single most crucial factor which ensured that …

Chennai Airport resumes operation after brief Cyclone Michaung shutdown
1 year ago

Chennai Airport resumes operation after brief Cyclone Michaung shutdown

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Airport has resumed its operations following a temporary shutdown due to heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Michaung. Chennai Airport runway inundated amid incessant rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai on Monday. In the latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department provided a critical update on the trajectory of the Severe Cyclonic Storm "MICHAUNG," pronounced as MIGJAUM, currently positioned over …

Cyclone Michaung: 550 IndiGo flights cancelled, 1000 impacted across country | Deets Inside
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung: 550 IndiGo flights cancelled, 1000 impacted across country | Deets Inside

India TV News  

IndiGo Flights Cancelled: As many as 550 IndiGo flights were cancelled and nearly 1000 were impacted across the country since yesterday after Chennai airport shut down operations owing to heavy rains triggered due to cyclone Michaung. For the unversed, Chennai airport had closed runways for both departures and arrivals yesterday due to adverse weather conditions. Cyclone Michaung: Here's your 10-point …

Chennai frozen in rains as cyclone set to pass today
1 year ago

Chennai frozen in rains as cyclone set to pass today

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Unprecedented rains, exceeding the downpour of the chilling 2015 floods that caused widespread devastation, brought normal life to a standstill in Chennai, which went without electricity and public transport on Monday as Cyclone Michaung persisted close to the city, inundating low-lying areas, marooning people in their flats and displacing many from their homes. The cyclone is expected to cross …

1,500 passengers stranded, 300 flights cancelled as Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc at Chennai airport
1 year ago

1,500 passengers stranded, 300 flights cancelled as Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc at Chennai airport

The Hindu  

Nearly 1,500 people are stranded at Chennai airport as flight operations were suspended for most part of Monday and will continue to remain so until 9 a.m. on December 5 as heavy rain and winds lashed the city due to Cyclone Michaung. Around 300 flights were cancelled and 23 flights from destinations, including Mumbai, Abu Dhabhi, Dubai, Bahrain, Colombo and …

Metro rail throws a lifeline for people in flood-hit Chennai
1 year ago

Metro rail throws a lifeline for people in flood-hit Chennai

The Hindu  

Eight years ago, a mere six-month-old Chennai Metro Rail system that connected only a 10-km stretch from Koyambedu to Alandur came to the rescue of the people of Chennai during heavy rain. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the majority of passengers who took trains on Monday were either heading back or to one of the transport hubs …

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai airport shuts operations due to heavy rain
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai airport shuts operations due to heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: Authorities on Monday halted operations at Chennai airport after the runway was submerged due to torrential rain a day before Cyclone Michaung makes landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning. Chennai Airport runway inundated amid incessant rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, Monday Chennai airport closed the airfield for arrival operations from 9:17am till 11.30am. …

Traffic jams, roads inundated; Heavy rain in Chennai causes disruption to normal life
1 year ago

Traffic jams, roads inundated; Heavy rain in Chennai causes disruption to normal life

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Heavy showers continued to pound the city and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5. Chennai and nearby Chengalpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts among others received widespread rains since late Sunday under the impact of cyclonic storm Michaung. Cyclonic storm "MICHAUNG lay …

Tamil Nadu: Chennai airport operations suspended till tomorrow 9 am as rain continues to wreak havoc in city
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu: Chennai airport operations suspended till tomorrow 9 am as rain continues to wreak havoc in city

India TV News  

Chennai airport: As the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu brace for 'Cyclone Michaung', the authorities suspended operation at Chennai airport till 9 am on Tuesday, December 5. "Airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 0900 hrs IST tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions," Chennai Airport Authority posted on 'X'. Trains suspended on Monday On Monday, several express trains from …

Chennai Rains | Chennai, nearby districts to get heavy rain from December 2 to 4
1 year ago

Chennai Rains | Chennai, nearby districts to get heavy rain from December 2 to 4

The Hindu  

December 01, 2023 02:27 am | Updated 11:37 am IST - CHENNAI Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday visited Ripon Buildings to assess the Greater Chennai Corporation’s preparedness for the cyclone that is likely to bring rain to the city from December 2 to 4. While north coastal areas and some delta districts may have to be prepared for heavy …

Several Delhi-bound flights redirected as rain lashes national capital
1 year ago

Several Delhi-bound flights redirected as rain lashes national capital

Live Mint  

Several Delhi-bound flights were diverted on Monday evening amid inclement weather. Vistara airlines cited ‘bad weather and air traffic congestion’ for the delay affecting flights from various parts of the country. The national capital received light rain and hail in the evening – even as air quality remained in the 'very poor' category. According to an ANI update quoting airport …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy downpour continues to lash parts of Chennai | WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy downpour continues to lash parts of Chennai | WATCH

India TV News  

Several districts of Tamil Nadu witnessed lightning and thunderstorms on Thursday. From June 20 to June 25, the India Meteorological Department predicted heavy to moderate rainfall in portions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. On Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai predicts that isolated locations in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts will …

Chennai rains | Several localities experience power shutdowns
1 year, 6 months ago

Chennai rains | Several localities experience power shutdowns

The Hindu  

Chennai experienced power shutdowns in several parts, ranging from one hour to more than four hours from early morning on Monday, June 19, 2023. The heavy overnight rains, combined with thunder that lashed the city from Sunday night onwards forced the local officials of Tangedco to switch off power supply in some areas even while the tripping of feeders caused …

In Frames | Chennai rains
1 year, 6 months ago

In Frames | Chennai rains

The Hindu  

Intense thunderstorms lashed coastal areas in and around Chennai on Sunday night, with further storms expected over many places of Tamil Nadu on June 19 as well. In what could be the first widespread, heavy rain spell in Chennai this Southwest monsoon, it provided a reprieve to several areas after a fortnight of sweltering heat in the city and surrounding …

Bengaluru rains: Fourteen flights diverted from Kempegowda airport
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru rains: Fourteen flights diverted from Kempegowda airport

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains lashed out at Bengaluru and the outskirts of the city on Tuesday evening, resulting the diversion and cancellation of flights at Kempegowda International Airport. A total of 14 flights were diverted from Bengaluru out of which 12 were diverted to Chennai airport, one flight was diverted to Coimbatore airport and other flight to Hyderabad, reported news agency PTI. …

Glitch in Chennai Metro Rail services, direct trains between Central station and airport cancelled on Friday
1 year, 9 months ago

Glitch in Chennai Metro Rail services, direct trains between Central station and airport cancelled on Friday

The Hindu  

On Friday, during the peak morning hour, as many commuters were rushing to work, Chennai Metro Rail services suffered a disruption yet again, causing passengers severe inconveniences. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the direct trains between Chennai Central and Chennai airport have been suspended. While by noon, the train services began operating as per schedule, the direct …

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains pound Chennai, other districts; schools shut
2 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains pound Chennai, other districts; schools shut

India TV News  

Highlights Several stretches in and around the arterial Anna Salai witnessed waterlogging Traffic congestion and slow movement of vehicles was seen in several areas due to heavy rains Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue in coastal regions Tamil Nadu: Chennai and its neighbouring districts received heavy overnight rains and the downpour continued on Tuesday as well, leading to …

Bengaluru rains | Heavy rainfall impacts flight services at Bengaluru Airport
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru rains | Heavy rainfall impacts flight services at Bengaluru Airport

The Hindu  

Inclement weather conditions at Kempegowda International Airport disrupted several flight services. A spokesperson of the Bangalore International Airport Limited, the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport, said that two international flights, one Air France flight incoming from Paris and another Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt were also diverted to Chennai. The airport received 109 mm of rainfall between 11.30 p.m and …

At least 19 flights diverted from Delhi airport due to rains: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

At least 19 flights diverted from Delhi airport due to rains: Report

Live Mint  

Thunderstorms and rains along with gusty winds affected the flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday. At least 19 flights have been diverted to Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Amritsar, and Mumbai, news agency ANI tweeted quoting Delhi airport sources. "Due to bad weather, flight operations at Delhi airport are affected. Passengers are requested to get in touch with …

Chennai Rains: Troubling photos of flooded streets & stranded people in Tamil Nadu go viral
2 years, 11 months ago

Chennai Rains: Troubling photos of flooded streets & stranded people in Tamil Nadu go viral

India TV News  

Heavy rains in Chennai has led to much chaos in the cities. It is being reported that nearly 100 streets in Chennai city were waterlogged and the officials and employees of the Greater Chennai Corporation are at work to clear the waterlogging in the city. As the situation aggravated, TN CM MK Stalin visited Flood Control Room of Greater Chennai …

Tamil Nadu: Government offices, schools, colleges shut due to heavy rainfall in Chennai
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Government offices, schools, colleges shut due to heavy rainfall in Chennai

India TV News  

Highlights CM MK Stalin visited waterlogged areas of Chennai and met Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner Traffic movement was slow due to subways being shut, heavy waterlogging in certain areas of Chennai Chief Minister has declared a holiday on Friday in Chennai and adjoining districts Tamil Nadu Rain Alert, Chennai Rain Alert: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared a …

Chennai reels as rain arrives without notice
2 years, 11 months ago

Chennai reels as rain arrives without notice

The Hindu  

Thousands of motorists and commuters were stranded for several hours on arterial roads in Chennai on Thursday evening as waterlogging caused by sudden and incessant heavy rain led to a gridlock. A familiar tale: Heavy rain lashed Chennai relentlessly from around 3 p.m. till late in the night inundating several major roads.. Velankanni Raj B In short bursts Similar to …

Commuters bear the brunt as Chennai rains leave roads riddled with potholes
3 years ago

Commuters bear the brunt as Chennai rains leave roads riddled with potholes

India Today  

The recent rains brought to light many civic flaws in Chennai city. The Greater Chennai corporation said they are to spend Rs 147.8 crores on repair work of 1010 roads that have been identified as broken or filled with potholes. The Greater Chennai corporation in its press statement stated that 471 bus lanes, which are 371-km long, and 34,640 streets …

Chennai grapples with traffic diversions as roads, subways brim with rain water
3 years ago

Chennai grapples with traffic diversions as roads, subways brim with rain water

India Today  

Amid continuing rains, residents of Chennai and suburbs are grappling with inundation with many roads and subways being closed for traffic, while surplus water continues to be released from reservoirs. Roads and bylanes in the city and suburban neighbourhoods, including Rajamannar Salai in KK Nagar brimmed with flood water, while subways, including the Madley and Rangarajapuram, were closed for traffic. …

Holiday declared for Chennai schools, colleges on Monday as city struggles amid heavy rains
3 years ago

Holiday declared for Chennai schools, colleges on Monday as city struggles amid heavy rains

India TV News  

Highlights Chief Minister MK Stalin visited rain-affected areas, distributed relief materials to people About 700 people were shifted to relief camps in Chennai as 392 streets in city are inundated Waterlogging have made it impossible to stay on lower floor in residences A holiday was declared for schools and colleges in Chennai on Monday after incessant rains and water-logging in …

Chennai grapples with traffic diversions as roads, subways brim with rain water
3 years ago

Chennai grapples with traffic diversions as roads, subways brim with rain water

India TV News  

Amid continuing rains, residents of Chennai and suburbs are grappling with inundation with many roads and subways being closed for traffic, while surplus water continued to be released from reservoirs. Traffic was closed from Vani Mahal to Benz Park Hotel points and diverted towards Habibullah Road and Raghavaiah road. To facilitate work to drain water at Anna Main Road in …

Indian Railways Cancels These Trains Amid Rains in South India; Check Full List
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian Railways Cancels These Trains Amid Rains in South India; Check Full List

News 18  

The South Central Railway has cancelled, restored and rescheduled several trains due to heavy inflow of water between Nellore – Padugupadu section of Vijayawada division, track suspended between Razampet – Nandalur of Guntakal Division and heavy seepage between Renigunta – Pudi section, Chennai division of Southern Railway. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate, but fairly widespread rainfall …

Tamil Nadu rains: Parts of Chennai still waterlogged; most subways reopened
3 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu rains: Parts of Chennai still waterlogged; most subways reopened

India Today  

The residents of Chennai heaved a sigh of relief after the India Meteorological Department said that the city will receive light to moderate rainfall in the coming days. The inspection of stormwater drain works and water stagnation was carried out by senior Greater Chennai Corporation officials and at least 600 pumps were pressed into service to drain out the water. …

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