Chennai

November 30, 2024 3:42 PM

Cyclone Fengal moves west-northwestwards; likely to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts

Cyclone Fengal moved west-northwestwards over the Southwest Bay of Bengal at a speed of 13 km per hour on Saturday afternoon. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported its position at latitude 12.3°N and longitude 80.9°E, around 120 km north-northeast of Nagapattinam and 420 km north of Trincomalee. The storm is expected to move westwards and cross the northern Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of ...

November 12, 2024 9:31 AM

Tamil Nadu: Heavy to very heavy rain expected in Chennai, yellow alert for 16 districts from Nov 12

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert from Tuesday, November 12, until November 15, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Chennai and 15 other districts in Tamil Nadu. A low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday is predicted to bring these rains, especially affecting coastal districts. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the weather department explained that the low-pressure system has developed due to cyclonic circulation over ...

October 25, 2024 10:01 PM

Tamil Nadu: 30 students hospitalized after suspected gas leak at Tiruvottiyur school, probe underway

Around 30 students from a school in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, were hospitalized on Friday after experiencing uneasiness and throat irritation, reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said. The incident triggered panic among students and staff. Authorities confirmed that all affected students are safe and receiving medical treatment. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) commander AK Chauhan said, “As of now, I cannot tell the exact cause.” He added that their team assessed the situation but ...

October 16, 2024 10:15 AM

Chennai faces severe waterlogging and transport disruptions as heavy rains persist

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services. Visuals from the city show incessant rainfall leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city, including the Madley Subway and the Mambalam area. As parts of the state reel under the heavy downpours, efforts to pump out the water are underway in the city including t...

October 15, 2024 12:42 PM

Heavy rain in Chennai causes waterlogging and traffic disruptions

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in the state capital on Tuesday morning. Visuals showed commuters clad in raincoats navigating roads filled with rainwater. Severe waterlogging was witnessed in the Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall were expected in parts of Chennai and Thiruvallur districts unti...

October 7, 2024 10:13 AM

Heatstroke Claims Five Lives at IAF Air Show in Chennai

The Indian Air Force (IAF) air show held at Marina Beach in Chennai turned tragic as five spectators died due to heatstroke and around 200 others were hospitalized, primarily for dehydration. The event, part of the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations, attracted a massive crowd of nearly 15 lakh people, overwhelming medical services and public transport systems. While the air show dazzled attendees with impressive aerobatic performances, the extreme heat led to several medical emergencies. Accor...

September 16, 2024 6:04 PM

BSP Tamil Nadu president Armstrong murdered in Chennai

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu president Armstrong was brutally murdered near his residence in Perambur, Chennai on Friday evening. According to officials, Armstrong was attacked by an unidentified group of six people who hacked him to death. The incident occurred in the Sembium police jurisdiction. Chennai police have launched an intensive search operation to apprehend the assailants, though no arrests have been made at the time of reporting. Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and AIAD...

April 10, 2024 10:24 AM

Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, reach Chennai

Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing into Sri Lankan waters, have safely returned to Chennai. Following their arrest on March 6, the fishermen's families had sought the help of both central and state governments in securing their release. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had also urged Union Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. Consequently, negotiations between Indian embassy officials in Sri Lanka and ...