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2 Killed After Getting Hit By Lightning Amid Heavy Rains In Tamil Nadu
Two people died after getting struck by lightning in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi and Salem districts amid heavy rains, taking the total number of rain-related deaths this monsoon season to four in the state.
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20,000 Still Stranded In Tamil Nadu Floods, Army Joins Rescue Ops
In the wake of unprecedented floods ravaging southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have joined hands to undertake rescue operations.
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Video: Pregnant Woman, Infant Rescued By Chopper From Tamil Nadu Floods
A pregnant woman and a one-and-a-half-year-old child, stranded due to floods in Tamil Nadu, were among four people rescued by Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters today and taken to safety in Madurai.
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Watch: Air Force Choppers Drop Food On Roofs For Stranded Chennai Locals
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.
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Death Count In Rain-Hit Chennai Rises To 12, Boats Used In Rescue Ops
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.
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2 Dead In Chennai As Heavy Rain Hits Tamil Nadu, 7 Districts Shut Schools
Chennai on Tuesday night witnessed heavy rain, leading to the deaths of two persons. Several localities in the city and its outskirts were also inundated following the downpour.
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3 Deaths After Heavy Rain In Tamil Nadu; Schools, Offices In Chennai Shut
Up to 17 cm of rains have flooded the capital city Chennai as a cyclonic storm along the coasts triggered heavy rainfall.
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Heavy Rain In Tamil Nadu. It Could Get Worse, Fear Residents
As heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu, especially the coastal areas, one rain-related death was reported from Cuddalore district, about 190 km from Chennai. A woman was reportedly killed when a wall of her home collapsed. Overnight rain has badly affected several parts of the city as well as areas outside that have no storm water drains.
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Tamil Nadu To Observe Coming Thursday As Dengue Awareness Day: Tips To Prevent Dengue
While speaking to the reporters after the meeting, Vijayabhaskar revealed that coming Thursday will be observed as the 'Dengue Awareness Day' in the state. Know some important tips to prevent dengue.
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'Unprecedented' Monsoon Claimed 470 Lives In Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said the "unprecedented" northeast monsoon has killed 470 people and nearly one lakh livestock besides damaging crops in over 3.83 lakh hectares in the state.
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As Schools Resume, An Academic Session Washed Out in Chennai Floods
In a city which is still recovering from loss of life and property caused by incessant rains, children in Chennai have resumed their schools. But for Sri Indu, a class 10 student who studies in a government school, its not the same without her books.
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Tamil Nadu Announces Rs 4 Lakh To Families Of 25 Persons
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today condoled the death of 25 persons due to rain related incidents last week and announced a compensation of Rs Four lakh to each of the families.
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A Week After Rains, Parts Of Chennai Still In Deep Waters
Even after a full week of efforts to bring Chennai back to normalcy following the devastating rains, many of its residents still have to wade through sewage water when they step out of their homes.
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347 Deaths In Rain-Related Incidents In Tamil Nadu Since October 1
As many as 347 persons have died in Tamil Nadu in various rain-related incidents since October, the state government said today.
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Mobile App Offers 24x7 Doctor's Advice for People in Chennai
A mobile app service will offer 24x7 doctor's advice for the next ten days for the people of flood-ravaged Chennai.
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2 Killed After Getting Hit By Lightning Amid Heavy Rains In Tamil Nadu
Two people died after getting struck by lightning in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi and Salem districts amid heavy rains, taking the total number of rain-related deaths this monsoon season to four in the state.
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20,000 Still Stranded In Tamil Nadu Floods, Army Joins Rescue Ops
In the wake of unprecedented floods ravaging southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have joined hands to undertake rescue operations.
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Video: Pregnant Woman, Infant Rescued By Chopper From Tamil Nadu Floods
A pregnant woman and a one-and-a-half-year-old child, stranded due to floods in Tamil Nadu, were among four people rescued by Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters today and taken to safety in Madurai.
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Watch: Air Force Choppers Drop Food On Roofs For Stranded Chennai Locals
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.
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Death Count In Rain-Hit Chennai Rises To 12, Boats Used In Rescue Ops
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.
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2 Dead In Chennai As Heavy Rain Hits Tamil Nadu, 7 Districts Shut Schools
Chennai on Tuesday night witnessed heavy rain, leading to the deaths of two persons. Several localities in the city and its outskirts were also inundated following the downpour.
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3 Deaths After Heavy Rain In Tamil Nadu; Schools, Offices In Chennai Shut
Up to 17 cm of rains have flooded the capital city Chennai as a cyclonic storm along the coasts triggered heavy rainfall.
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Heavy Rain In Tamil Nadu. It Could Get Worse, Fear Residents
As heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu, especially the coastal areas, one rain-related death was reported from Cuddalore district, about 190 km from Chennai. A woman was reportedly killed when a wall of her home collapsed. Overnight rain has badly affected several parts of the city as well as areas outside that have no storm water drains.
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Tamil Nadu To Observe Coming Thursday As Dengue Awareness Day: Tips To Prevent Dengue
While speaking to the reporters after the meeting, Vijayabhaskar revealed that coming Thursday will be observed as the 'Dengue Awareness Day' in the state. Know some important tips to prevent dengue.
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'Unprecedented' Monsoon Claimed 470 Lives In Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said the "unprecedented" northeast monsoon has killed 470 people and nearly one lakh livestock besides damaging crops in over 3.83 lakh hectares in the state.
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As Schools Resume, An Academic Session Washed Out in Chennai Floods
In a city which is still recovering from loss of life and property caused by incessant rains, children in Chennai have resumed their schools. But for Sri Indu, a class 10 student who studies in a government school, its not the same without her books.
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Tamil Nadu Announces Rs 4 Lakh To Families Of 25 Persons
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today condoled the death of 25 persons due to rain related incidents last week and announced a compensation of Rs Four lakh to each of the families.
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A Week After Rains, Parts Of Chennai Still In Deep Waters
Even after a full week of efforts to bring Chennai back to normalcy following the devastating rains, many of its residents still have to wade through sewage water when they step out of their homes.
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347 Deaths In Rain-Related Incidents In Tamil Nadu Since October 1
As many as 347 persons have died in Tamil Nadu in various rain-related incidents since October, the state government said today.
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Mobile App Offers 24x7 Doctor's Advice for People in Chennai
A mobile app service will offer 24x7 doctor's advice for the next ten days for the people of flood-ravaged Chennai.
