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Schools In Chennai Shut Tomorrow Due To Heavy Rainfall
Anticipating heavy rainfall, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools in Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts will also remain closed. Schools and colleges in Thiruvallur district will also remain closed.
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Power Back In Chennai After Night-Long Disruption Amid Heavy Rainfall
Night long disrupted power supply in Chennai resumed on Tuesday morning. The power supply was disrupted due to sudden heavy rains and gusty winds in the suburban sections of Chennai on Monday.
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"Nightmare": Power Cuts, Flooding Bring Chennai To Standstill, Again
A Chennai family's four-day ordeal ended when the Yoganandans who have been locked up in their Narayanapuram home decided to check into a hotel.
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Video: Highway Near Chennai Flooded, 3,000 In Relief Camps After Rain
An arterial road connecting Chennai with Trichy was cut off one-way on Saturday morning after waters from five overflowing lakes flooded the highway as the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu received heavy rain on Friday night.
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Watch: Several Areas Of Chennai Water-Logged, Some Homes Flooded
As Chennai was hit by heavy rain through the night, the Tamil Nadu capital recorded 21 centimetres of rain till 8.30 am this morning, leaving several low-lying areas of the city flooded.
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Flood Alert Sounded In Parts Of Tamil Nadu After Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its suburban areas overnight and it continues, with waterlogging all around and authorities on Sunday sounded a preliminary flood alert to people as two city reservoirs are set to be opened.
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Dogs From Flood-Hit Chennai Find Safe Home in Bengaluru
As the century's heaviest rains pounded Chennai leaving lakhs of people stranded, a few lucky canines from the flood-ravaged city have found a safe home here, thanks to the efforts of a dog boarding facilities provider.
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New Areas in Chennai Inundated After Discharge From Chembarambakkam Lake
Excessive discharge of water last night from Chembarambakkam lake on the outskirts of Chennai flooded new areas of the city threatening to uproot people from their homes.
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Chennai Floods: Migrants Left Stranded as Railway Stations Turn Into Inns
Surviving on biscuits for the last two days and sleeping on the floor of the Tambaram Station on the outskirts of rain-hit Chennai, construction worker Saleem is waiting for a train to take him to his hometown in West Bengal.
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Planes Trapped In Rising Water At Chennai Airport
All flight operations at Chennai airport were suspended tonight as rains nearly shattered a 100-year-old record, disrupting everyday life in the Tamil Nadu capital. At least 300 to 400 people were stranded at the Chennai airport, local reports said.
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Possibility of Heavy to Very Heavy Rains in Tamil Nadu for Next 2 Days
The low pressure over Bay of Bengal will bring rains to Tamil Nadu and Puduchery tomorrow, the Regional Meteorological Center today said, warning of 'heavy to very heavy rains' for the two days.
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Shun Blame Game, Evolve Strategy to Harvest Rainwater: Scientist
Eminent agriculture scientist Professor MS Swaminathan has urged government authorities and civic society in Tamil Nadu to evolve a strategy to harvest rainwater and prevent flooding rather than indulge in a 'blame game' over the recent heavy rains and consequential hardship.
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More Rain Forecast in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Heavy overnight rains in the city have once again resulted in inundation of low-lying areas and subways, even as the weather office forecast more rain in the state.
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Toll Rises to 120; More Rains Forecast for Tomorrow in Tamil Nadu
The toll from rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu increased to 120 today, as overnight rains lashed many parts of the city, raising fears of more inundation.
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Over 100 Dead in Tamil Nadu as Some Areas Receive Fresh Rains
The death toll in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu crossed 100 even as parts of Chennai received fresh rains this morning with the North East monsoon becoming active.
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Schools In Chennai Shut Tomorrow Due To Heavy Rainfall
Anticipating heavy rainfall, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools in Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts will also remain closed. Schools and colleges in Thiruvallur district will also remain closed.
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Power Back In Chennai After Night-Long Disruption Amid Heavy Rainfall
Night long disrupted power supply in Chennai resumed on Tuesday morning. The power supply was disrupted due to sudden heavy rains and gusty winds in the suburban sections of Chennai on Monday.
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"Nightmare": Power Cuts, Flooding Bring Chennai To Standstill, Again
A Chennai family's four-day ordeal ended when the Yoganandans who have been locked up in their Narayanapuram home decided to check into a hotel.
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Video: Highway Near Chennai Flooded, 3,000 In Relief Camps After Rain
An arterial road connecting Chennai with Trichy was cut off one-way on Saturday morning after waters from five overflowing lakes flooded the highway as the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu received heavy rain on Friday night.
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Watch: Several Areas Of Chennai Water-Logged, Some Homes Flooded
As Chennai was hit by heavy rain through the night, the Tamil Nadu capital recorded 21 centimetres of rain till 8.30 am this morning, leaving several low-lying areas of the city flooded.
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Flood Alert Sounded In Parts Of Tamil Nadu After Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains lashed Chennai and its suburban areas overnight and it continues, with waterlogging all around and authorities on Sunday sounded a preliminary flood alert to people as two city reservoirs are set to be opened.
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Dogs From Flood-Hit Chennai Find Safe Home in Bengaluru
As the century's heaviest rains pounded Chennai leaving lakhs of people stranded, a few lucky canines from the flood-ravaged city have found a safe home here, thanks to the efforts of a dog boarding facilities provider.
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New Areas in Chennai Inundated After Discharge From Chembarambakkam Lake
Excessive discharge of water last night from Chembarambakkam lake on the outskirts of Chennai flooded new areas of the city threatening to uproot people from their homes.
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Chennai Floods: Migrants Left Stranded as Railway Stations Turn Into Inns
Surviving on biscuits for the last two days and sleeping on the floor of the Tambaram Station on the outskirts of rain-hit Chennai, construction worker Saleem is waiting for a train to take him to his hometown in West Bengal.
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Planes Trapped In Rising Water At Chennai Airport
All flight operations at Chennai airport were suspended tonight as rains nearly shattered a 100-year-old record, disrupting everyday life in the Tamil Nadu capital. At least 300 to 400 people were stranded at the Chennai airport, local reports said.
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Possibility of Heavy to Very Heavy Rains in Tamil Nadu for Next 2 Days
The low pressure over Bay of Bengal will bring rains to Tamil Nadu and Puduchery tomorrow, the Regional Meteorological Center today said, warning of 'heavy to very heavy rains' for the two days.
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Shun Blame Game, Evolve Strategy to Harvest Rainwater: Scientist
Eminent agriculture scientist Professor MS Swaminathan has urged government authorities and civic society in Tamil Nadu to evolve a strategy to harvest rainwater and prevent flooding rather than indulge in a 'blame game' over the recent heavy rains and consequential hardship.
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More Rain Forecast in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Heavy overnight rains in the city have once again resulted in inundation of low-lying areas and subways, even as the weather office forecast more rain in the state.
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Toll Rises to 120; More Rains Forecast for Tomorrow in Tamil Nadu
The toll from rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu increased to 120 today, as overnight rains lashed many parts of the city, raising fears of more inundation.
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Over 100 Dead in Tamil Nadu as Some Areas Receive Fresh Rains
The death toll in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu crossed 100 even as parts of Chennai received fresh rains this morning with the North East monsoon becoming active.
