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Hotel rooms in demand as flood waters occupy homes

Chennai floods drive people to hotels; IT employees use wifi to work; hotels short of staff & veg; 7K classified rooms, 60% occupied; hotels providing refuge in times of need.

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Security arrangements reviewed at new airport in Vellore

Security team from Chennai airport reviews existing arrangements at Vellore airport ahead of operations. DGCA monitors security regularly. Mock drills conducted with Central forces and local police. Airport built at ₹65 crore, spread over 97 acres, with runway, taxiway, ATC, terminal building and oil depot. Widened airstrip to operate 20-seater…

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Prime Volleyball League 2023 | Kochi Blue Spikers retains Erin, George, Jibin and Abhinav ahead of player auctions

Kochi Blue Spikers retain four players ahead of 3rd Rupay Prime Volleyball League in Chennai (Feb 19-Mar 22). 500 players registered for auction in Bengaluru. Teams allowed to directly sign foreign players this year. Owner Thomas Muthoot looks to buy best talents to form strong team.

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PM Modi offers prayers, support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060 cr interim relief. Schools & colleges in Chennai closed, exams postponed in 4 districts. Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against FCU to Jan 10, 2024. O. Panneerselvam urges CM…

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Cyclone Michaung disrupts train services between Mysuru and Chennai

Train services on the Mysuru-Bengaluru-Chennai section continued to be affected due to cyclone Michaung with eight trains cancelled on December 6 and five other trains were partially cancelled or diverted.

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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels 69 long-distance train but resumes suburban train services in Chennai

Southern Railway cancels 69 long-distance trains due to Cyclone Michaung, terminates 13, diverts 2, re-schedules 1 & partially cancels 2. 360+ services cancelled from Dec 2-6. Suburban train services resumed from MMC towards Avadi, Tiruvallur & Arakkonam. Chennai Beach-Gummidipoondi services also resumed. Suburban train services on Chennai Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu & Chintadripet-Velachery…

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Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu declares holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai due to flood-relief work

Chennai reeling under Cyclone Michaung: TN govt declares Dec 7 a holiday for schools/colleges. Relief measures underway; schools turned into shelters/relief centres. Residents seek shelter due to cyclone's impact; educational institutions remain shut for welfare of students.

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The three prize-winning shoes from The World Championship of Shoemaking will make their stop in Chennai this weekend

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Flooding due to rains is a regular feature in Mumbai, says Madras High Court Chief Justice

Madras HC Chief Justice Gangapurwala said courts won't close due to flooding. A woman lawyer complained of water-logging in her Chennai residence. CJ asked SGP to note her grievance and instruct officials to look into it. CJ said he saw water-logging in some pockets and SGP said bus services had…

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Sri Lankan national arrested for defrauding techie in Cuddalore of ₹60 lakh

Cuddalore police arrest Sri Lankan for swindling ₹60 lakh from IT professional via online part-time job offer. Complainant Sampath lured by unidentified person, made payments to bank account. Cyber Crime wing traced last transaction to account holder, arrested Salman Mohammed Farook in Chennai. Kingpin of scam from China. Court remands…

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Cyclone Michaung | 300 mobile medical units flagged off for Chennai, neighbouring districts

300 MMUs flagged off in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu & Kancheepuram to strengthen health infrastructure. MMUs to provide medical aid to those affected by Cyclone Michaung. MMUs to work 24/7 for a week. Sanitary workers from other districts to clean up debris. Dengue infection under control, Nilavembu & Kabasura Kudineer concoctions…

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Formula 4 night street race in Chennai | Organisers say, similar race boosted Hyderabad’s economy

RPPL submitted that Formula E race in Hyderabad boosted city's economy by $83.7M. MoU between SDAT and private motor sports company for Formula 4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League in Chennai. RPPL to spend ₹202 crore, SDAT ₹42 crore. Judges to hear PILs against race on public roads on…

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Cyclone Michaung | Panneerselvam calls for one-month extension for electricity bill payments

O. Panneerselvam urges CM M.K. Stalin to extend electricity bill payment deadline by one month for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts due to floods. He requests extension on a "humanitarian basis".

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Cyclone Michaung | Air Force, Navy step in for relief and rescue operations

Navy personnel help evacuate 150 people from inundated areas in Madipakkam and Kolathur, Chennai. Army personnel assist in Saidapet and two Air Force helicopters drop relief material in Adyar and near Chennai Harbour. More sorties to distribute relief supplies in other affected areas planned in liaison with Tamil Nadu govt.

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Cyclone Michaung | Sea has started taking in rain water: T.N. Chief Secretary

Bay of Bengal taking in rainwater again after cyclone moves away; Chief Sec. Meena visits estuary, sees difference; 73 cm of rain in two days in Madipakkam, Perungudi, Pallikaranai; 2015 floods only due to rains, this time rains + cyclone; water receding in a day or two.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. CM Stalin seeks immediate release of ₹5,060 crore from Centre, as interim relief

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060cr interim relief for Cyclone Michaung damage. Letter to PM Modi details damage in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu. Request for additional funds once detailed report on impact is prepared. Union govt team requested to inspect affected areas.

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Michaung Cyclone: Six died after heavy rainfall due to cyclone in Chennai

Heavy rains have caused flooding in Chennai, and rescue workers have been deployed to evacuate residents from affected areas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How Cyclone Michaung formed, intensified, rained, and dissipated | Explained

Cyclone Michaung formed, intensified, and made landfall as a super-cyclonic storm, aided by warm sea surface temperatures and the Madden-Julian oscillation. Most of its adverse effects on the ground, including 12 deaths, were due to poor infrastructure.

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Industrial estates take a hit in heavy rain; inundation plagues units

MSMEs in Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, have suffered losses of over ₹500 crore due to the cyclonic storm Michaung. Thirumudivakkam and Thirumazhisai Industrial Estates have incurred losses of ₹50-crore and ₹300-crore respectively. IT sector and start-ups were unable to login from their homes due to lack of internet and phone…

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Great escape from a submerging SUV in a Chennai subway: a first person account

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‘Chennai and nearby districts are reeling under floodwater’

AIADMK: Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu districts "reeling under floodwater"; 5,000 houses in West Mambalam under water; AIADMK govt's project would have reduced impact; DMK govt made "only announcements and no follow-up".

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Letters to The Editor — December 6, 2023

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Shared blame: On Chennai and Cyclone Michaung

Chennai’s city’s ability to respond to storms such as Cyclone Michaung has been compromised by decades of unplanned construction, defiance of zoning, and some forms of public indiscipline

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Many areas in north Chennai inundated, residents lament lack of aid

North Chennai inundated due to intense downpours; Perambur Barracks Rd, A.P. Rd, Choolai High Rd, Pulianthope, Demellows Rd, Sydenhams Rd, Boja Raja Nagar, Pencil Factory, Korukkupet, Periamet, Basin Bridge, North Wall Rd, Padavattamman Koil St, Moolakothalam, Cochrane Basin Rd, Sathyamurthy Nagar, Harinarayanapuram, Kannagi Nagar, Karumari Amman Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, M.G.R.…

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Poonamallee records highest rainfall of 34 cm; 14 places in Chennai receive extremely heavy rains

Chennai witnessed widespread rains in 24-hr period ending 8.30am Tue. 14 places experienced extremely heavy rains, 29 very extremely heavy rains & 15 heavy rains. Poonamallee recorded highest rainfall of 34cm. RMC forecasts light-moderate rains with thunderstorm & lightning till Fri. Partly cloudy skies & light/moderate rain in some areas…

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