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Chennai Struggles To Return To Normal Life As Floods Bring Back 2015 Memories

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Amit Rajpurohit | Friday December 08, 2023, Chennai

Life in Chennai has been paralysed due to heavy rainfall and floods caused by cyclone Michaung. The constant rains have left city flooded and struggling to return to normal life.

Anger Against Government As Chennai Residents Battle Floods

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday December 08, 2023, New Delhi

The massive waterlogging in Chennai after Cyclone Michaung has generated enormous anger among the residents, who say they got little warning or relief from the government.

Video: Chennai, Battling With Floods, Now Has An Oil Spill Problem

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday December 07, 2023, Chennai

A viral video has surfaced showing layers of oil floating on floodwater in the Ennore area of Chennai. The area is home to several oil refineries, and the police are currently tracing the origin of the oil discharge.

PM Modi Okays Rs 561 Crore For Chennai Flood Management Project

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday December 07, 2023, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greenlighted the first urban flood mitigation project in Chennai, allocating Rs 561.29 crore for "Integrated Urban Flood Management" activities in the Chennai Basin project, Home Minister Amit Shah announced today.

Flood-Hit Chennai Limps To Normalcy, Rajnath Singh's Aerial Survey Today

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday December 07, 2023, Chennai

As Chennai limps back to normalcy after heavy rainfall and waterlogging due to cyclone Michaung, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be carrying out an aerial survey of the flooded areas today.

"Was Helping Family During Chennai Floods When...": Actor Slams MK Stalin

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday December 07, 2023, New Delhi

An actor has alleged that she was asked to make way for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's convoy when she was rescuing her family that was stranded in Chennai floods.

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai Grapples With Stagnant Water, Power Disruption

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 06, 2023, Chennai

Residents grappled with stagnant water and power disruption in parts of the city and its suburbs, two days after Cyclone 'Michaung' wreaked havoc, even as civic agency personnel were involved in relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Watch: Air Force Choppers Drop Food On Roofs For Stranded Chennai Locals

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday December 06, 2023, New Delhi

People in Chennai and its suburbs continued to struggle with stagnant water and power outages two days after Cyclone Michuang-induced rain caused severe waterlogging in the Tamil Nadu capital.

After Heavy Damage In Tamil Nadu And Andhra, Cyclone Michaung Weakens

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Wednesday December 06, 2023

Cyclone Michaung made landfall yesterday following heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh and flooding in Chennai. The severe cyclonic storm that originated in the Bay of Bengal weakened into a depression, the India Meteorological Department said.

80% Power Suppy Restored In Rain-Hit Chennai: Tamil Nadu Government

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 05, 2023, Chennai

While many residents in the rain-affected parts of the city were grappling with power cuts, the state government has said that their main focus is to bring back normalcy and that 80 per cent of the power supply has already been restored.

Thar Wades Through Flooded Chennai. Anand Mahindra Calls It "Amphibious"

Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday December 05, 2023, New Delhi

Torrential rains due to Cyclone Michaung flooded Chennai on Monday, bringing the city to a grinding halt.

Death Count In Rain-Hit Chennai Rises To 12, Boats Used In Rescue Ops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 05, 2023, Chennai

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around the city while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Rs 4,000-Crore Drain System Saved Chennai, Says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday December 05, 2023, Chennai

As heavy rains submerged roads and flooded homes ahead of Cyclone Michaung's landfall, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that Chennai was saved because of the stormwater drain system that was developed by the ruling DMK government.

550 IndiGo Flights Cancelled After Chennai Airport Shut Down Due To Rain

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Tuesday December 05, 2023, New Delhi/Chennai

Over a thousand flights connecting Chennai were cancelled since yesterday after heavy rain due to Cyclone Michaung forced shut the city airport.

"Distressed": Rahul Gandhi On Cyclone Michaung, Urges Congress Workers To Help

Asian News International | Tuesday December 05, 2023, New Delhi

As Cyclone Michaung continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu and Chennai city faces massive waterlogging, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that he was depressed by it and urged Congress leaders and workers to come forward to help.