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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

R.A. Puram still feels the after-effects of Michaung

The Hindu

Five months is a long time. But five months since Michaung, R.A. Puram is still nursing the suppurating wounds inflicted by the cyclone. While Greater Chennai Corporation initiated road construction projects in 2nd Cross Street and the vicinity of Canal Bank Road, many main roads in R.A. Puram have been ignored, say residents. The extent of damage is most prominent …

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11 months ago

Cyclone Michaung delays Sai varsity’s semester reopening date by a month

The Hindu

Sai University in Chennai has reportedly postponed its reopening date twice for the undergraduate students. “We still hope to wrap up the semester by mid to end May 2023,” and there would be time for students to begin summer internships, the letter added. On January 17, the students received another letter, this time from the Director Operations, informing them that …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Back-to-back blow from Michaung, floods dampens Sivakasi's calendar biz

New Indian Express

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Calendar manufacturers in Sivakasi are struggling to dispatch orders that have been on hold ever since the onslaught of cyclone Michaung began earlier this month. Torrential rain and consequent floods that have battered the southern districts of the state have cost the industry Rs 10 crore after clients from inundated areas held back orders. Speaking to TNIE, Tamil Nadu …

Tamil Nadu Orders Calendar Sivakasi Michaung Jeyasankar

1 year ago

In Chennai, uncertainty over Cyclone Michaung relief fund still looms

The Hindu

Shakeela Dayalan says she was turned away after she had stood for four hours in queue with the token for the Cyclone Michaung relief fund distributed at the Public Distribution System outlet on G.A Road in Old Washermanpet. Meanwhile, R. Muthulakshmi, white-card-holder in West Mambalam alleges she has been waiting since December 20 for the verification process of her application …

Application Pds Chennai Corporation Cyclone Michaung

1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Extends Due Date For Furnishing Monthly Return In Form GSTR-3B For November 2023 Due To Michaung Cyclone

Live Law

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the due date of 20th December 2023 for furnishing the monthly return in Form GSTR-3B for the month of November 2023 due to the Michaung Cyclone.The Government of Tamil Nadu has undertaken extensive relief measures to mitigate the severe impact of the Michaung cyclone on 04th and 05th December 2023.“As a relief measure to …

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1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | Stormwater drain work prevented inundation in Thousand Lights constituency, says report by MLA

The Hindu

Stormwater drain construction and repair work carried out over the past couple of years in the Thousand Lights Assembly constituency prevented prolonged inundation at a majority of locations here, during the intense rainfall earlier this month, according to a report compiled by Thousand Lights MLA N. Ezhilan. The report on the mitigation, rescue and relief work carried out in the …

Water Report Thousand Lights Drain Construction

1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | NGT seeks report on encroachment around waterbodies in Chennai; measures taken to control flooding

The Hindu

Miffed by the anthropogenic contributions to flooding during Cyclone Michaung in Chennai earlier this month, the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has called for a detailed report on encroachments around, and shrinkage of waterbodies, and action plans to protect wetlands and storage tanks in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram. The bench, comprising Justice Pushpa Sathyanaraya and expert member …

Chennai Waterbodies

1 year ago

Don’t disburse flood relief in cash, suggests Madras High Court

The Hindu

Observing that the distribution of flood relief for families affected by Cyclone Michaung, and other such government benefits in cash would only pave the way for misappropriation by cooperative societies, the Madras High Court has suggested disbursement of such relief amounts only through bank transfers. Justice Krishnan Ramasamy wrote: “Even in the ration shop in my village, I had personally …

Cooperative Societies Madras High Flood Relief

1 year ago

Aiming to control oil spill within two days: TN govt

Hindustan Times

The Tamil Nadu government hopes to bring the oil spill in Ennore under control in the next two days, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Officials take sample after an oil spill in the Bay of Bengal off the Ennore Creek area in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung in Chennai on Friday. Following heavy rainfall and inundation due …

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1 year ago

Picking up the pieces after Michaung, a case from a gated community in Pallikaranai

The Hindu

It is more than 10 days since Cyclone Michaung struck, and residents of Purva Windermere in Pallikaranai are picking up the pieces and assessing the financial impact of the disaster. “Our immediate priority is to restore the water and sewage treatment plant,” says Harihara Subramanian, president of Purva Windermere Owners Association. Abdul Rahiman, who moved to the area four years …

Water Residents Michaung

1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families

India TV News

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has launched the distribution of Rs 6,000 in cash assistance to families affected by the recent floods induced by Cyclone Michaung. The state government has allocated Rs 1,486.93 crore for this relief effort, benefiting approximately 25 lakh families in the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet, and Kancheepuram. Stalin personally handed out cash assistance …

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1 year ago

T.N. CM Stalin interview: Outcome of elections in Hindi heartland has shown that Opposition needs to consolidate anti-BJP votes

The Hindu

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on December 15 said the outcome of the Assembly elections in three Hindi-speaking States had offered a lesson to the Opposition-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, but would not have a bearing on next year’s Lok Sabha election. In an interview with The Hindu, he also elaborately discussed his …

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1 year ago

Formula 4 night street race in Chennai postponed to next season: organiser

The Hindu

In the wake of the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, Formula 4 night street race has been postponed to the next racing season, announced Racing Promotions Private Limited, which had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu for the conduct of night street race. In a press communique, the company stated that the State government …

Race State Formula 4 Night Street Race Season Organiser

1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung: Eight lives lost, crops in nearly 11 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

Eight lives were lost—four in Visakhapatnam, three in East Godavari and one in Annamayya districts—and crops in nearly 11 lakh acres were damaged during the Cyclone Michaung in Andhra Pradesh, said a presentation made to the Central team headed by National Institute of Disaster Management Executive Director Rajendra Ratnoo which is on a visit to the State. The presentation was …

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1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | 1,600 streetlights missing, 40 km of cables damaged in Chennai

The Hindu

Many streetlights, including new ones installed under the Nirbhaya Fund to light up dark spots on city stretches, have been damaged during the torrential rains that pounded the city in the wake of Cyclone Michaung, while many others were found missing after the disaster. According to preliminary estimates, around 1,600 streetlights are missing from the streets after the cyclone; 1,100 …

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1 year ago

TPP Road in north Chennai to be re-laid after damage sustained during Cyclone Michaung

The Hindu

The National Highways Authority of India has taken up repairs on two stretches of the Tiruvotriyur - Ponneri - Panchetti Road in North Chennai. The road was damaged after the jersey-type crash barrier was broken at 14 locations to allow water flow from one side to the other during the recent rains following Cyclone Michaung. NHAI sources explained that water …

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1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | About 70% attendance in schools under Greater Chennai Corporation on day 1 of reopening after rains: Teachers

The Hindu

An average of 70% attendance has been recorded in schools under Greater Chennai Corporation across zones on the first day of reopening, a week after the city was hit by Cyclone Michaung, according to GCC school teachers. Corporation Commissioner J.Radhakrishnan said of the 420 schools under the civic body, all schools, apart from four — two Corporation schools under Zone …

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1 year ago

Health Matters | Health care in a city under water

The Hindu

Some times, the local is global and the global, local. Doctors and civil rights group issued a health advisory to combat Kolkata’s air pollution. The court, which had sought reports from a medical board, noted that there was no health risk to the victim’s child’s health on account of the pregnancy. Bindu Shajan Perappadan writes on the ‘Cash-for-kidney’ scam where …

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1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

The Hindu

With several parts of Chennai and its suburbs being crippled due to the impact of Cyclone Michaung, elected representatives in some places have had to face anger from the public who were denied access to electricity, milk or water for several days due to flooding. Speaking to The Hindu, DMK’s Thousand Lights MLA Ezhilan Naganathan, who has been seen visibly …

Chennai Flood Flood Mitigation Ezhilan

1 year ago

Declare Cyclone Michaung as national calamity: CPM

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: CPM state secretary Srinivasa Rao criticised Chief Minister Y.S. He appealed to the central government to declare Cyclone Michaung a national calamity and support the farmers by announcing financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore. The CPM state secretary added that CM Jagan didn’t meet people. He said, “They are making excuses by saying that the state government is not …

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1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu government’s cash relief of ₹6,000 each for cyclone Michaung- and flood-affected residents may cover nearly 25 lakh to 30 lakh families in Chennai and parts of the neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu. Stalin announced that the families affected by Cyclone Michaung in the Greater Chennai Corporation and the three districts would be provided with the …

Chennai Relief Ration Cyclone Michaung

1 year ago

Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami

The Hindu

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Sunday, December 10, 2023 urged the Tamil Nadu government to double the cash assistance to ₹12,000 each to all families affected by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and its neighbouring districts. The Tamil Nadu government must take measures to spray disinfectant and organize special medical camps, the former Chief Minister said. For the damaged …

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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 …

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

R.A. Puram still feels the after-effects of Michaung

Cyclone Michaung delays Sai varsity’s semester reopening date by a month

Tamil Nadu: Back-to-back blow from Michaung, floods dampens Sivakasi's calendar biz

In Chennai, uncertainty over Cyclone Michaung relief fund still looms

Tamil Nadu Extends Due Date For Furnishing Monthly Return In Form GSTR-3B For November 2023 Due To Michaung Cyclone

Cyclone Michaung | Stormwater drain work prevented inundation in Thousand Lights constituency, says report by MLA

Cyclone Michaung | NGT seeks report on encroachment around waterbodies in Chennai; measures taken to control flooding

Don’t disburse flood relief in cash, suggests Madras High Court

Aiming to control oil spill within two days: TN govt

Picking up the pieces after Michaung, a case from a gated community in Pallikaranai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families

T.N. CM Stalin interview: Outcome of elections in Hindi heartland has shown that Opposition needs to consolidate anti-BJP votes

Formula 4 night street race in Chennai postponed to next season: organiser

Cyclone Michaung: Eight lives lost, crops in nearly 11 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Michaung | 1,600 streetlights missing, 40 km of cables damaged in Chennai

TPP Road in north Chennai to be re-laid after damage sustained during Cyclone Michaung

Cyclone Michaung | About 70% attendance in schools under Greater Chennai Corporation on day 1 of reopening after rains: Teachers

Health Matters | Health care in a city under water

Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

Declare Cyclone Michaung as national calamity: CPM

Cyclone Michaung | Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.

Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Chennai under water: 2015 vs 2023