As Tamil Nadu braces for cyclone Mandous, Chennai cancels over 12 flights, shuts parks
2 years ago

As Tamil Nadu braces for cyclone Mandous, Chennai cancels over 12 flights, shuts parks

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: As cyclonic storm Mandous, which is expected to make landfall past midnight, approaches the Tamil Nadu coast, the Chennai international airport cancelled more than a dozen flights and state capital Chennai shut down parks. Weather department officials said Manous will cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coast between Puducherry and Sriharikota as a cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during midnight of December 9, the Indian Meteorological Department said. “The storm surge of about 0.5 m height above the astronomical tide likely to inundate low-lying areas of north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during the time of landfall.” Puducherry: Houses swept away by the sea waves due to cyclonic storm Mandous, on Friday Under its influence, Chennai and its adjoining districts of Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram saw intense spells of rain. Preparations are being made by Tamil Nadu Disaster Relief Force & Greater Chennai Police Rescue Team for the rescue operations in view of the Cyclone Mandous More than 5000 relief camps across the state have been readied to relocate people from low-lying areas.

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Heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Dec 18
6 days, 14 hours 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, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Tamil Nadu have been hit by heavy rain under the influence of Cyclone Felang, which made landfall on Saturday and is moving towards Kerala and Karnataka as a weakened storm. The heavy rain has led to school closure in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri district and also a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai, where seven people are feared to be trapped below …

Rainfall Paralyses Life in Puducherry; Army Steps In
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rainfall Paralyses Life in Puducherry; Army Steps In

Deccan Chronicle  

PUDUCHERRY: After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets. "The Cyclonic Storm FENGAL over north coastal Tamil Nadu & Puducherry remained practically stationary during past 12 hours, weakened into a deep depression and …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: Several districts declare holiday for schools; cyclonic storm weakens into deep depression
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: Several districts declare holiday for schools; cyclonic storm weakens into deep depression

The Hindu  

IMD predicts the cyclone Fengal, which has weakened to deep depression, will continue to movewest-northwestwards and weaken gradually into a Well Marked Low pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu during the next 12 hours. Puducherry has declared holiday for all schools and colleges on Monday, says Education Minister A. Namachivayam. In the last 24 hours beginning 8:30 a.m. Saturday, …

Chennai rains: IMD issues flash flood warning due to cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ landfall
3 weeks, 1 day 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 & …

Cyclone Fengal weakens, unprecedented rainfall paralyses life in Pondy, TN's Villupuram affected
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal weakens, unprecedented rainfall paralyses life in Pondy, TN's Villupuram affected

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY/ CHENNAI: After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpours under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets. Villupuram in neighbouring Tamil Nadu also suffered following heavy rains and inundation, with Chief Minister M K Stalin terming the rainfall in the …

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport resumes operations after cyclonic storm crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport resumes operations after cyclonic storm crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal: Flight operations at the Chennai International Airport resumed early on Sunday morning after Cyclone Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. According to the India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Fengal, which had been stationary over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, was classified as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 65-75 km/h, gusting up to 85 …

Cyclone Fengal: Landfall process ends; flight operations affected in Chennai airport
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Landfall process ends; flight operations affected in Chennai airport

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal: Cyclonic storm Fengal completed its landfall across the Tamil Nadu coast on Sunday around 2 am, the India Meteorological Department said in a post on social platform X. People stand ashore as they observe waves amidst heavy winds and rainfall at Marina Beach in Chennai on November 30, 2024, ahead of the landfall of cyclone Fengal in Tamil …

Cyclone Fengal alert: Is your Tamil Nadu travel itinerary ready for the storm?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal alert: Is your Tamil Nadu travel itinerary ready for the storm?

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has reported that Cyclonic Storm Fengal is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday evening, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph. Fishing boats docked at the marina shore as Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Fengal, at Marina Beach in Chennai According to the IMD, Cyclone …

Cyclone Fengal: Waterlogging in several parts of Chennai amid heavy rainfall
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Waterlogging in several parts of Chennai amid heavy rainfall

Hindustan Times  

Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of Chennai as heavy rain lashed the region in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which is approaching the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coastline. Follow Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates Chennai witnessed incessant heavy to moderate rainfall from last night till this morning, which has caused rough sea conditions with strong winds. Heavy rain is …

Chennai International Airport shut down till 7 PM due to cyclone Fengal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chennai International Airport shut down till 7 PM due to cyclone Fengal

Op India  

Chennai International Airport has been temporarily shut down till 7 PM on Saturday in view of cyclone Fengal making landfall today evening. We recommend passengers… pic.twitter.com/f2eWTOrNLj — Chennai Airport November 30, 2024 Multiple airlines companies already issued travel advisories and updates on their flight plans due to the continuing heavy rainfall in Chennai Tamilnadu. Puducherry Police in a post on …

Cyclone Fengal updates: Chennai airport shut, IndiGo among several flights suspended ahead of landfall near Puducherry
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal updates: Chennai airport shut, IndiGo among several flights suspended ahead of landfall near Puducherry

Hindustan Times  

Several flights to and from Chennai were affected on Friday due to inclement weather in the region as Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall this evening in Tamil Nadu. Air India shared an update on X, saying, “Flights to and from Chennai are getting affected due to inclement weather and heavy rains.” IndiGo also released a travel advisory, noting …

Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas as Cyclone Fengal moves closer to T.N. coast
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Heavy rains lash Chennai and surrounding areas as Cyclone Fengal moves closer to T.N. coast

The Hindu  

Cyclone Fengal, which is approaching the Tamil Nadu coast, has triggered heavy rainfall and strong winds over Chennai and its neighbouring districts since the early hours of Saturday. Downpour in Chennai The cyclone moving closer to the Tamil Nadu coast brought relentless downpour over many places in and around Chennai. In its nowcast valid till 1 p.m., the RMC has …

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai corporation says over 300 relief camps readied, waterlogging being addressed
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai corporation says over 300 relief camps readied, waterlogging being addressed

The Hindu  

Chennai recorded a cumulative rainfall of 622.95 mm from 1 October 2024 to 30 November 2024 as of 9 a.m., with an average of 12.62 mm rainfall between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday. To address waterlogging, the Greater Chennai Corporation has deployed 1,686 motor pumps, including 137 high-capacity 100 HP pumps and 484 tractor-mounted pumps. Waterlogging was reported …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai Airport temporarily shut operations till 7 pm today as strong winds intensifies
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai Airport temporarily shut operations till 7 pm today as strong winds intensifies

India TV News  

Dr Balachandran told media, "Mostly coastal districts, with the crossing point between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, will experience more impact. Between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, there will be extremely heavy rainfall, and at many places, there will be scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall. "Meanwhile, Srinuvas, the Director of the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre in Andhra Pradesh, said …

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai Airport cancels over 20 flights; CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai Airport cancels over 20 flights; CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall on the coast of Tamil Nadu today evening and the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for various parts of the southern states in view of incessant rainfall. The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near …

Chennai rains: IMD issues heavy downpour warning due to Cyclone Fengal; are schools and colleges open today?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chennai rains: IMD issues heavy downpour warning due to Cyclone Fengal; are schools and colleges open today?

Live Mint  

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds pounded several parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, affecting normalcy, as cyclonic storm Fengal, expected to make landfall near Puducherry later in the day, continued moving towards the coast. The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic …

Cyclone Fengal: Delay in landfall likely to dump more rains over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Delay in landfall likely to dump more rains over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Cyclone Fengal, currently about 110 km from Chennai, has been steadily advancing towards the Tamil Nadu coast, with weather models suggesting its landfall between Marakkanam and Mahabalipuram late tonight or in the early hours of December 1. Experts warn that a delay in landfall may result in heavier rains across Tamil Nadu, significantly impacting North Coastal Tamil Nadu and …

Cyclone Fengal landfall today, heavy rain in Chennai, red alert in Tamil Nadu
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal landfall today, heavy rain in Chennai, red alert in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall near Puducherry today as heavy rain lashed the Union Territory and parts of neighbouring Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, before the cyclonic storm hits the coastal areas. The cyclone, which will bring heavy rain and strong winds, has prompted authorities in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu to close schools and colleges, stop public transport services …

Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts thunderstorms, heavy rains due to Cyclone Fengal | Key details
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

India TV News  

Ads Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall on Saturday evening, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to heavy rainfall at isolated places accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Meanwhile, state CM MK Stalin took stock of the preparations and said, "The weather department has warned that there will be continuous rain for the next two-three days, the Tamil Nadu …

Cyclone Fengal: When and where will the storm make landfall? Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on alert
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: When and where will the storm make landfall? Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on alert

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal landfall tracker: The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, initially predicted to strengthen into a cyclonic storm, is now expected to gradually weaken into a depression as it nears the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts on high alert - Impact on coastal areas: The depression in the Bay of Bengal is …

Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu highlights: Cyclonic storm to cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on November 30
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu highlights: Cyclonic storm to cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on November 30

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has stated that the deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past the past six hours, intensified into cyclonic storm Fengal at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, about 310 km north-northeast of Trincomalee, 260 km east of Nagappattinam, 270 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 300 …

Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry brace for heavy rain ahead of Cyclone Fengal, schools shut
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry brace for heavy rain ahead of Cyclone Fengal, schools shut

Live Mint  

Cyclone ‘Fengal’, which is intensifying into a cyclonic storm after midnight on Thursday, is expected to bring heavy to moderate rains in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu for the next 2-3 days. Here are top 10 updates on Chennai weather: The deep depression, which lay about 300 km southeast of Nagapattinam, 400 km southeast of Puducherry and 480 km …

'Tricky' cyclonic storm Fengal to make landfall on Saturday
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Tricky' cyclonic storm Fengal to make landfall on Saturday

New Indian Express  

Officials from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services issued a high waves warning, forecasting waves in the range of 3.1 to 4.6 meters along the Tamil Nadu coast until midnight Saturday. Fishermen have been advised to suspend all fishing operations and avoid venturing into the sea off the west-central Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar, and along and …

Cyclonic storm likely to hit North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coast on November 30
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclonic storm likely to hit North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coast on November 30

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next three hours and cross northwestward of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry tomorrow afternoon, S Balachandran, head of a regional meteorological centre here said on Friday. During its landfall, the cyclonic storm is …

Chennai braces for heavy rain as weather system may cross coast by Nov 30
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chennai braces for heavy rain as weather system may cross coast by Nov 30

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The deep depression developing over the Southwest Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and bring widespread rainfall to Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days. As of Wednesday evening, the weather system was positioned approximately 100km east-southeast of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, 320km southeast of Nagappattinam, 420km southeast …

Cyclone Fengal Approaches Tamil Nadu, Disaster Teams On High Alert; Schools, Colleges Shut Amid IMD Warning
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal Approaches Tamil Nadu, Disaster Teams On High Alert; Schools, Colleges Shut Amid IMD Warning

ABP News  

The southwest Bay of Bengal is witnessing intensified activity as a deep depression is on track to evolve into Cyclone Fengal by Wednesday warned the India Meteorological Department. Cyclone Fengal Formation As of Wednesday morning, the deep depression was situated over the southwest Bay of Bengal at latitude 8.2°N and longitude 82.4°E, approximately 130 km east-southeast of Trincomalee, 400 km …

Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Storm nears Tamil Nadu; Puducherry schools shut tomorrow
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Storm nears Tamil Nadu; Puducherry schools shut tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Chennai weather live updates: Fishing boats anchored amidst the forecast of heavy rains at Marina beach, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, in Chennai, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. It is likely to further intensify into a cyclonic storm and move towards the north direction, towards the Tamil Nadu coast," said S. Balachandran, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, …

Cyclone Fengal: Rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, standing crops damaged in Cauvery delta region
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, standing crops damaged in Cauvery delta region

New Indian Express  

Rains submerged crops, partially and completely, at several places including those in and around Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayilduthurai, Vedaranyam and according to farmers' rough estimates, crops over at least 2,000 acres were affected. The deep depression is very likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27 and heavy to very heavy rain at a few places and …

Cyclonic circulation and strong easterlies trigger fresh rain spell over Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyclonic circulation and strong easterlies trigger fresh rain spell over Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

A cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal and strengthening of easterlies triggered a fresh spell of rainfall over coastal Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has predicted that the slow-moving cyclonic circulation over central parts of south Bay of Bengal would bring rainfall of light to moderate intensity in a few places of coastal Tamil Nadu on …

Study finds infrastructure gaps that led to flooding in Chennai last monsoon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Study finds infrastructure gaps that led to flooding in Chennai last monsoon

The Hindu  

The heavy rain brought on by Cyclone Michaung led to widespread flooding that made life hard for residents of many localities. The study points to the deficiencies in infrastructure and socio-economic disparities that complicated the situation in north Chennai during the cyclone and the resultant water stagnation in December last. A slew of reasons The study states, “Chennai city once …

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash southern districts, holiday for schools
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash southern districts, holiday for schools

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, private institutions, banks and financial institutions in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi districts on Monday due to heavy rainfall. As per IMD predictions, heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu on December …

Chennai's ordeal enters day 5 as Cyclone Michaung-induced rains continue damage
1 year ago

Chennai's ordeal enters day 5 as Cyclone Michaung-induced rains continue damage

India Today  

As the weather agency forecasts more rainfall in Chennai, schools and colleges have been ordered to remain shut for the fifth day today due to floods caused by Cyclone Michaung. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet bore the brunt of cyclone Michuang, which crossed the coast in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, before it brought heavy rains to the said four districts …

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 tracker | Cyclonic storm makes landfall in A.P.; rains stop in Chennai
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung tracker | Cyclonic storm makes landfall in A.P.; rains stop in Chennai

The Hindu  

Life was thrown out of gear on the southern Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday as heavy rain and high-velocity winds triggered by Cyclone Michaung lashed Bapatla town and nearby villages, uprooting trees and electric poles. The severe cyclonic storm made its landfall from half past noon to 2.30 p.m. close to the south of Bapatla with a maximum sustained wind …

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall; Chennai suffers power cuts, severe waterlogging: Key points
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall; Chennai suffers power cuts, severe waterlogging: Key points

India TV News  

Cyclone Michaung made landfall crossing the south Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday leaving its brunt to be felt in Chennai and adjoining areas in neighbouring Tamil Nadu. HERE'S SOME KEY POINTS: Michaung crossed near coastal south Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district with maximum gales of up to 90 to 100 km per hour. NDRF teams deployed in southern states A total …

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. …

Cyclone ‘Michaung’: Tamil Nadu govt shuts schools; 70 flights, 60 trains cancelled
1 year ago

Cyclone ‘Michaung’: Tamil Nadu govt shuts schools; 70 flights, 60 trains cancelled

Hindustan Times  

Severe cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’, which lies 90 km northeast of Chennai, has led to heavy rainfall across several Tamil Nadu districts. A red alert was issued on north coastal Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, India Meteorological Department Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Monday. NDRF personnel visit a low-lying area near the banks of Kosasthalaiyar river as Tamil …

Cyclone Michaung grows into severe cyclonic storm, Chennai and neighbourhood to receive heavy rains till Tuesday morning
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung grows into severe cyclonic storm, Chennai and neighbourhood to receive heavy rains till Tuesday morning

The Hindu  

Heavy rains are likely to continue over Chennai and its neighbourhood until Tuesday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department. It is likely to move northwards almost parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the south AP coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during the forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm, …

Cyclone Michaung in pictures | Floods, heavy rain and strong winds take over Chennai
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung in pictures | Floods, heavy rain and strong winds take over Chennai

The Hindu  

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ and is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the IMD said. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, has said …

Cyclone Michaung: Public holiday declared in four districts of Tamil Nadu today
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung: Public holiday declared in four districts of Tamil Nadu today

India TV News  

Cyclone Michaung: In view of the cyclonic storm Michaung, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on Tuesday. Image Source : INDIA TVIMD department issues advisory amid alert of Cyclone Michaung The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and neighbouring areas. IMD alert on Cyclone Michaung: …

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 …

Cyclone Michaung nears TN, triggers heavy rainfall
1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung nears TN, triggers heavy rainfall

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Cyclone Michaung triggered heavy rainfall in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. “However essential services such as police, fire services, local bodies, milk supply, water supply, hospitals, medical shops, hotels restaurants…shall function as usual,” said Tamil Nadu chief secretary Shiv Das Meena in an order. The government also requested people not to go out unless necessary, …

Cyclone Miachaung: Holiday in Chennai tomorrow as city braces for rain
1 year ago

Cyclone Miachaung: Holiday in Chennai tomorrow as city braces for rain

India Today  

As the cyclonic storm 'Miachaung' inches closer, the Tamil Nadu government announced a public holiday on Monday for Chennai, Chengalpattu and Thiruvallur districts of the state. Earlier on Sunday, the weather department issued an 'Orange' alert for Chennai with the possibility of moderate rain, with light thunderstorms and lightning Light to moderate rain, with light thunderstorms and lightning, were also …

Tamil Nadu: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for four districts including Chennai
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for four districts including Chennai

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for four districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts, for the next 24 hours. Heavy rainfall pounded several parts of the city after a well-marked low-pressure area concentrated into a depression over the southeast, adjoining the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Friday. IMD also forecasted a …

23,000 Greater Chennai Corporation employees engaged in cyclone preparedness activities, more on standby
1 year ago

23,000 Greater Chennai Corporation employees engaged in cyclone preparedness activities, more on standby

The Hindu  

In order to address the potential impact of Cyclone Michaung forming in the Bay of Bengal, an interdepartmental meeting was held with zonal supervisors and officers on Saturday to discuss precautionary measures implemented in the Greater Chennai Corporation limits. Mayor R. Priya and GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan, speaking to reporters after the meeting, said: “With the onset of northeast monsoon, …

Tamil Nadu rains: Schools in Chennai to remain shut today amid heavy rainfall alert
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu rains: Schools in Chennai to remain shut today amid heavy rainfall alert

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu rains: In the wake of persistent rain, the Chennai District Collectorate has announced the closure of government schools in the district on December 2 and 3. Sea to be rougher than usual in Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Michaung: IMD Amid the looming fear of cyclone over Tamil Nadu, the Indian Meteorological Department on Friday warned that the …

Chennai: Respite from rain but fears persist
1 year ago

Chennai: Respite from rain but fears persist

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The dark clouds that hung over northern Tamil Nadu since November 27 cleared on Friday, bringing a brief respite from the intermittent rains and the associated problems that they brought in the wake, even as the State geared up to face heavy showers on Sunday and Monday with the well-marked low pressure over the Bay of Bengal intensifying into …

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry schools shut amid heavy rain | DETAILS
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry schools shut amid heavy rain | DETAILS

India TV News  

Heavy rains: Following heavy downpour in several parts of Tamil Nadu, the authorities in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Villupuram districts of the state declared holidays at schools. This comes as the Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert on Monday, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on …

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