Chennai Rains
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TN CM asks officials to take precautionary measures as IMD issues yellow alert

Following the yellow alert (6-11 cm of rainfall expected) issued by the IMD, the chief minister held a review meeting with the district collectors and instructed them to take precautionary measures.

published on : 1st December 2023
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Heavy rains to lash Tamil Nadu till weekend, Chennai under orange alert for three days

The sudden and heavy rains on Wednesday have caused flooding and traffic congestion in different parts of the state, making commutes difficult, especially in Chennai. 

published on : 30th November 2023
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Misery rains in Chennai as sky opens up

Weather blogger K Srikanth said all northern coastal districts could witness heavy to very heavy rains between December 3 and 5.

published on : 30th November 2023
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Heavy rains lash Chennai, CM Stalin tells Ministers to rush to rain-hit areas

Besides heavy traffic congestion, the intermittent heavy rains led to inundation in several parts of the city and neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengelpet.

published on : 29th November 2023
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Doctors ask parents to be vigilant about spike in fever during Chennai rains

“We have been seeing children less than one year of age coming with respiratory illness. There are a lot of dengue cases as well.

published on : 23rd October 2023
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Chennai rains: Flights diverted to Bengaluru; arrivals and departures delayed at Chennai airport

Around 21 flights that were to arrive at Chennai airport were delayed on average by 15 minutes to 30 minutes. A few of them got delayed by 45 minutes.

published on : 24th August 2023
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90 mm rain in Chennai on August 13, second-highest 24-hour rainfall for this month

The highest 24-hour August rainfall was recorded on August 16, 1943, when the city received 98.7 mm. 

published on : 15th August 2023
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Waterlogging reported in several areas in Chennai as heavy rain lashes city, suburbs

Social media was abuzz with pictures of intense lightning strikes, especially in suburban areas like Iyapanthangal and Chembrambakkam area.

published on : 14th August 2023
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Rain Check

As the city experiences intermittent rains, here’s how you can care for your vehicles

published on : 4th July 2023
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South Chennai and its suburbs receive heavy rainfall Thursday night

No heat wave conditions are likely to occur over any part of the country in the next two weeks, IMD said.

published on : 30th June 2023
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Chennai receives short spell of rain, steps on to fix roads in Madipakkam

Along with Chennai, Vellore and Cuddalore also received light to moderate rainfall- 13 mm and 26 mm respectively.

published on : 23rd June 2023
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Rare unseasonal rain hits Chennai, highest recorded rainfall during June in last 27 years

Despite the heavy rains, Chennai city did not witness much waterlogging, which corporation officials attributed to stormwater drain work undertaken in the last two years. 

published on : 19th June 2023
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Rains leave low-lying areas in Chennai inundated, IMD says heat wave to abate from Tuesday

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the heat Wave conditions over East India and adjoining areas likely to abate gradually from Tuesday.

published on : 19th June 2023
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Amid heavy rain, holiday declared for schools in Chennai and its surrounding districts

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state is set to receive rainfall for the next five days.

published on : 19th June 2023
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Chennai wakes up to rainy morning, may continue well into the week

This June has been among Chennai's hottest. However, the IMD stated that the temperatures would gradually come down in Tamil Nadu from Sunday.

published on : 18th June 2023
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