Chennai Rain

New Year Begins With Rain Shower In Chennai, Delights Residents

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 1, 2020

Chennai rain in New Year: The city received moderate rainfall in the morning which caused traffic jams at major junctions.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Rain Live Updates: 17 Dead In Coimbatore Wall Collapse

South | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday December 2, 2019

The state governments in Tamil Nadu and Puducherryare braced after the weather office on Sunday sounded heavy rain alertfor the two southern states amid constantdownpour in several parts over the last few days. In Tamil Nadu, at least three people have died in the last few days in the rain-related incidents. Schools are closed in Chennai and Tutico...

17 Dead In Tamil Nadu Rain, Schools Closed In Chennai, Other Towns

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday December 2, 2019

Seventeen people, including two children, have died after a wall collapsed in a village in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore this morning because of heavy rain.

Chennai Weather: Rain Brings Relief To Parched City, Twitter Is Loving It

Chennai News | Reported By J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday September 19, 2019

Chennai weather: In its latest forecast, Met office has predicted light showers through the day due to uppper cyclonic storm.

Reeling From Water Crisis, Heavy Rainfall Brings Relief To Chennai

Chennai News | ANI | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Chennai on Wednesday, bringing much-needed respite for the people of the capital city which is reeling under an acute water crisis.

Minister Appeals To God For Rain As Water Crisis Deepens In Chennai

Tamil Nadu News | Ganesh Nagarajan, Bloomberg | Monday June 24, 2019

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu that's reeling under a severe water shortage, will get the resource transported from other parts of the state even as a provincial minister performed a ceremony appealing to the Lord Shiva for rain.

Schools Closed In Chennai, 6 Tamil Nadu Districts After Heavy Rain Alert

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday November 23, 2018

Schools are closed in seven districts in Tamil Nadu today following a warning of heavy rain in the state. Chennai and its neighbouring districts saw heavy rain on Wednesday evening as well due to a well-marked low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal.

Madras University Cancels Exams Scheduled For Tomorrow

Education | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday November 21, 2018

Madras University has cancelled the examinations scheduled to be held tomorrow, i.e. on November 22, 2018 due to heavy rains in Chennai and its surrounding areas.

Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Tomorrow In Chennai, Exams Cancelled

Education | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday November 21, 2018

Chennai collector has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district tomorrow in view of incessant rain and rainfall warning for November 22, reported ANI.

Chennai Rains Bring Relief From Scorching Heat; People Rejoice On Twitter

Chennai News | Edited by Stela Dey | Wednesday June 6, 2018

Heavy rains lashed Chennai today and in a matter of days it is expected the rain clouds would make their mark in the city, weathermen said. Mercury in Chennai had soared for the past many days and the rains are a relief from the scorching heat.

Cyclone Ockhi: 10 Point-Guide To Be Disaster-Ready

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday November 30, 2017

Very heavy rain is forecast for south Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and south Kerala for the next 24 hours.

Chennai Weather Live: 8 Dead In Tamil Nadu, Kerala As Cyclone Ockhi Heads For Lakshadweep

Tamil Nadu News | Friday December 1, 2017

A depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclone, dubbed Cyclone Ockhi on Thursday. It will bring more heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and parts of Kerala.

8 Dead As Rain Batters Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Cyclone Ockhi Heads For Lakshadweep: 10 Points

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday December 1, 2017

Eight people died in coastal Kerala and Tamil Nadu and nearly 90 fishermen remained missing as a depression above the Bay of Bengal turned into a cyclonic storm. Cyclone Ockhi, meteorologists say, is heading for Lakshadweep and is unlikely to make landfall in India. Currently it is hovering 130 km west-southwest of Trivandrum. Schools in seven dist...

Chennai Schools Shut Today After Rain Alert, Minister In Charge On Foreign Tour

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday November 13, 2017

Schools in Chennai and other coastal districts in Tamil Nadu will be closed today after the weather department has warned of heavy spell rain. Chennai received intermittent showers last night. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami reviewed the monsoon preparedness.

Madras University Announces Dates For Re-Scheduled Exams

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday November 10, 2017

Madras University has announced new dates for the exams postponed due to the heavy rains in Chennai and neighbouring districts last week.