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Experts warn of dengue outbreak in Chennai following waterlogging in city

Experts have warned of a dengue outbreak in Chennai and surrounding areas as the mosquito larvae are likely to multiply in puddles left over in the city after incessant rains.

Chennai grapples with traffic diversions as roads brim with rain water

Roads and bylanes in the city and suburban neighbourhoods, including Rajamannar Salai in KK Nagar, brimmed with flood water

Showers in Chennai one of the most intense in 200 yrs, says CM Stalin

Monsoon rains continued to batter several regions of Tamil Nadu registering about 75 per cent showers above normal, while Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday inspected inundated areas

Monsoon rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, about 75% above normal

In view of rainfall in catchment areas, over 8,500 cusecs of surplus water was released from reservoirs

8 die in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains; 220 places in Chennai waterlogged

State revenue and disaster management minister KKSSR Ramachandran said a total of eight people have died due to heavy rainfall

Red alert issued on several Tamil Nadu districts as Chennai waterlogged

The Singara or Beautiful Chennai turned into Venice with roads waterlogged and several homes getting inundated owing to the heavy rains

IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall at some places in Chennai

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over 12 districts in Chennai, said Indian Meteorological Department, Chennai.Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Toothukudi, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Dindugal, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Myladuthurai districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal are likely to see light to moderate rain, IMD added."Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Toothukudi, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Dindugal, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Myladuthurai districts of Tamil Nadu & Karaikal in the next 3 hours," said IMD Chennai.Earlier on Tuesday, the IMD has predicted light to moderate scattered/fairly widespread rainfall over Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the next five days.IMD had said on Tuesday, "Isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during next 5 days and over ...

Tomato prices skyrocket in Chennai after supplies hit by heavy rainfall

The prices of tomatoes have skyrocketed in Chennai. In the wholesale vegetable market of Koyambedu, one kg tomato cost was Rs 120, and in the retail markets across the city, it was priced at Rs 150/kg

State Bank of India, PONLAIT ink pact on loan to dairy farmers

The Chennai circle of the bank which includes Tamil Nadu and Puducherry would make the loan available under the bank's YONO application

TN CM Stalin inspects rain-battered areas, sips tea, interacts with people

Also, he interacted with sanitary workers involved in clearing the silt in the inundated areas

Waterlogging, power cuts in Chennai as rain woes continue for residents

Although the heavy rains have now stopped in Chennai, the residents are continuing to bear the brunt as their residences and localities are still waterlogged along with power cuts in several areas

14 killed in Tamil Nadu, depression crosses coast near Chennai

In Chennai, flooding transformed several areas into a virtual large water body

Tamil Nadu reports 14 deaths due to heavy rains; waterlogging in Chennai

As many as 14 people have lost their lives in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains, said Kumar Jayanth, Principal Secretary, Revenue Department on Thursday."Till now, 14 people have lost their lives in the state due to heavy rains. Due to overnight rainfall, there is waterlogging in parts of Chennai today. 13 subways waterlogged will be cleared, 160 fallen trees removed. In last four days, almost 20 lakh people given food packets in Chennai," said Kumar Jayanth.Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Chennai said that extremely heavy to heavy rainfall is likely to occur in six districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday."The Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal lies about 140 km southeast of Chennai. The Depression will cross between north Tamil Nadu and south around Chennai by Thursday evening," IMD Chennai's Deputy Director-General S. Balachandran told ANI.He further said that strong winds will prevail and "extremely heavy to heavy rainfall likely to occur in six districts".Heavy ..

Arrivals at Chennai Airport suspended till 6 pm due to severe rain

Arrival of flights here is suspended till evening in view of showers and heavy winds though departures would continue, authorities here said on Thursday. "Due to severe rains and heavy cross winds, arrivals at #AAI Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 1315 hrs to 1800 hrs, today. Departures will continue. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and severity of wind," the Chennai Airport tweeted. In another tweet, the metropolis airport regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers due to severe weather conditions. "Passengers are requested to contact concerned airline(s) for any updates regarding schedules. @AAI_Official.

Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over incessant rains in Chennai

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi expressed concern on Thursday over the incessant rains in Chennai and urged party workers to help in the relief-and-rescue work

IMD forecasts relief in Chennai rains from Thursday night; toll rises to 12

Red alert in 20 districts, with Chennai already having surpassed average rainfall in November during the first week of the month itself

Heavy rains and waterlogging send vegetable prices soaring in Chennai

Heavy rains and waterlogging across Chennai have sent vegetable prices soaring in the wholesale Koyambedu market, while prices in the retail vegetable markets too have catapulted

Chennai floods: Authorities face Madras HC heat as death toll rises to 5

The court's scathing view comes at a time when rainfall-related incidents have claimed five lives so far.

Avg price of 40-ft high cube Chennai container drops 5%: Container xChange

Price on October 25 was $5,400, compared with $5,700 in September, despite Covid-driven container shortage across the globe

Low pressure may turn into depression off TN coast, heavy rain expected

Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh are already being battered by rain leading to flooding in many areas.