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Page No.1

Cyclone-triggered rain brings Chennai to a halt, claims 6 lives

Many areas cut off and over 9,600 people moved to relief camps as the storm revives memories of the devastating 2015 floods; airport closed till 9 a.m. today, nearly 300 flights cancelled; Southern Railway cancels many long-distance trains
Page No.2

Over 9,600 people moved to 236 relief camps in eight locations

13 Ministers deputed to coordinate rescue efforts; Over 700 personnel of National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, the police and Fire and Rescue Services are involved in rescuing people from inundated areas: Stalin
Page No.2

Cyclone delays verdict on Sasikala’s claim to the post of AIADMK general secretary

Cyclone Michaung has delayed, by a day, the verdict to be delivered by the Madras High Court on three appeal suits as well as a civil revision petition filed by...
Page No.2

Public holiday declared for Chennai and neighbouring districts today

In view of Cyclone Michaung, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts for Tuesda...
Page No.2

Passengers stranded on train go hungry as no stalls were open

Many passengers travelling by Nellai Express that left Tirunelveli on Sunday night for Chennai Egmore were unable to find food or beverage on the train or at wa...
Page No.2

Six persons killed in cyclone-related incidents in Chennai

At least six persons died in cyclone-related incidents in Chennai on Monday. Police said a 70-year-old unidentified man was found dead on the platform near Vaid...
Page No.2

T.N. irrigation dams are yet to reach 50% capacity

The combined storage of 15 major irrigation reservoirs in Tamil Nadu is not even 50% of their total capacity. On Monday morning, the storage of the reservoirs w...
Page No.2

Do not step out during heavy rain, reiterates government

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday evening reiterated its advisory that people not step out of their homes as heavy rain pounded Chennai and other northern dis...
Page No.2

Relief efforts: CM calls up Minister, MLAs, officials

Overseeing relief measures from his camp office, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday interacted with a Minister, MLAs and officials who were involved in the op...
Page No.2

CM speaks to Shah; seeks more NDRF personnel

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over phone on Monday evening and enquired about the situation in the State. Mr. Sta...
Page No.2

16 mud houses of Irulars collapse in Tiruttani

The havoc unleashed by the torrential downpour resulted in the collapse of 16 mud houses of the Irular community in Tiruttani. As many as 25 members, including ...
Page No.3

Metro rail throws a lifeline to people as floods bring Chennai to a standstill

Normal services to continue on December 5, says CMRL. Suburban train and Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s bus services were operated despite heavy downpour in the morning, but were stopped by evening owing to safety concerns; many long-distance trains were cancelled
Page No.3

1,500 passengers stranded, 300 flights cancelled

Nearly 1,500 people are stranded at Chennai airport as flight operations were suspended for most part of Monday and will continue to remain so until 9 a.m. on D...
Page No.3

30 trees uprooted, compound walls damaged at zoo

Heavy rain and strong winds due to Cyclone Michaung caused damage to Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur on Monday. Thirty trees were uprooted inside the z...
Page No.4

Downpour revives memories of December 2015 deluge in city

IMD say rain and strong winds under the influence of Cyclone Michaung will reduce from early hours of Tuesday while many places in the State may get rain till Wednesday; red code warning issued for Tiruvallur district for Tuesday
Page No.4

Life comes to a crawl as the city reels under very heavy rain and severe floods

A rainfall of very high intensity caused severe flooding in Chennai on Monday. Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru said life came to a standstill i...
Page No.4

Power supply to resume in phases: Minister

In the impact of the cyclone, most of the feeders in Chennai were tripped for safety and were being charged. The electricity supply will resume in phases, Minis...
Page No.4

Nine senior IAS officers drafted for monitoring relief work

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday deputed nine senior IAS officers to monitor the cyclone/rain rescue and relief operations in Greater Chennai Corporation as ...
Page No.4

Rain forces industrial units to shut down

Several industrial estates in Chennai and neighbouring districts were affected by Cyclone Michaung on Monday. The Ambattur Industrial Estate was the most affect...
Page No.4

Army evacuates over 200 in Mugalivakkam, Manapakkam

As several areas of Chennai were flooded after torrential rains under the impact of Cyclone Michaung, the Army personnel attached to the 12th Battalion of the M...
Page No.4

Ambulances shift several patients from hospitals, PHCs

The 108 ambulance network received 300 calls for help in Chennai and Greater Chennai areas and over 140 calls in Tiruvallur district on Monday. To meet emergenc...
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