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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels train services

Due to heavy rains & water logging, Southern Railway has cancelled long-distance train services & suspended suburban train operations. A passenger special will be operated every hour in all sections. Brindavan Express & Mumbai CST-Dr MGR Chennai Central Express partially cancelled.

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Cyclone Michaung | Chennai, neighbouring districts pounded by heavy rains

Cyclone Michaung moves east-northeast, triggers heavy rains & strong winds in Tamil Nadu, incl. Chennai. RMC advises people to stay safe. Water Resources Dept. increases surplus release from reservoirs to 6,000 cusecs. Flood gates of Poondi to be opened to discharge 1,000 cusecs.

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Cyclone Michaung in pictures | Floods, heavy rain and strong winds take over Chennai

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ and is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the…

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Tamil Nadu: Two died, one injured after newly constructed wall collapsed in Chennai's Kanathur area due to heavy rainfall

Two people died and one was critically injured at Chennai East Coastal Road on Monday morning amid the incessant rainfall that lashed several parts of Chennai with very strong wind. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; Many express trains cancelled, water level breaches danger mark

Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Michaung travel updates | Flight operations suspended in Chennai till December 5, disrupted in Hyderabad, Visakhapathnam; 40 trains to and from Kerala cancelled

Cyclone Michaung travel updates: The flight operations have been disrupted in Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam while 40 trains from to and from Kerala have been cancelled on Monday in view of the cyclone Michaung

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Cyclone Michaung causes disruptions at Hyderabad airport, 37 flights cancelled, many delayed

At Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, schedule of four flights were disrupted due to bad weather & heavy rains in Chennai caused by cyclonic storm 'Michaung.' GMR Hyderabad Int'l Airport officials anticipate further delays & diversions.

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Arrival, departure operations at Chennai airport suspended

Due to Cyclone Michuang, Chennai airport suspended arrival flights for 2 hrs on Mon, Dec 4, 2023. Departures left to airlines' discretion. 10 flights diverted & many cancelled due to strong winds & downpours. Waterlogging in some taxiways.

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Cyclone Michaung | Madras High Court declares a holiday for all courts in Chennai today

Cyclone Michaung | Madras HC declares holiday for all courts in Chennai on Dec 4 due to Cyclone Michaung; revised circular issued recalling earlier one; Principal District Judges to take decision on functioning of courts in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts.

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Cyclone Michaung | 31 flights diverted from Chennai to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in Chennai due to cyclonic storm 'Michaung' cause 11 flights to be diverted to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Flights from Indigo, SpiceJet, Etihad, Gulf Air, Fly Dubai, Air India, Lufthansa and British Airways have landed at KIA, with more expected.

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Ministers criss-cross Chennai as several areas remain inundated

Chennai on alert as Ministers, MLAs, MPs, and officials take action to ensure safety of residents ahead of cyclonic storm Michaung. Relief camps, cooking camps, medical camps, and pumps set up; 19,500 food packets distributed; 184 of 720 pumps working; meetings held to discuss machinery; subways a challenge; Minister for…

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IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts

With the deep depression intensifying into Cyclone Michaung over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for a few places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts till Monday evening.

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SDAT member-secretary confident of hosting India’s first night street race

Chennai gears up to host India's first-ever night street race this weekend, despite PILs filed in Madras HC. TN govt. and Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. have addressed concerns raised in PILs. Track is 3.5 km, non-residential and non-commercial. Roads resurfaced, areas beautified. Street courses not new; Monaco, Singapore, Baku, Jeddah,…

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TNSDMA issues ‘work from home’ advisory for private firms

TNSDMA issues advisory to private companies in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts to allow WfH for employees due to cyclonic storm Michaung. Essential staff to work only under unavoidable situations. #Cyclone #WfH #TamilNadu #TNSDMA

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Enthusiastic turnout for Virudhunagar’s ‘Our State Our Taste’ cooking competition

Virudhunagar's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking competition saw an enthusiastic turnout. Vennila Vasu won the round with Virudhunagar oil parota, mutton gravy, vetrilai laddu etc. M. Shanthi and Asma R. secured 1st and 2nd runner-up positions. Final showdown in Chennai on Dec 16. Grand prize ₹1 lakh, 2nd & 3rd…

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Cyclone Michaung | Stalin reviews precautionary measures taken in coastal districts of T.N.

CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures for Cyclone Michaung in TN; 2.44 crore people alerted via SMS; 685 evacuated to 11 relief camps; CM requests elected reps & officials to continue relief ops; CM won't discuss politics; desilting & clearing storm water drains underway; 1,000 motors ready in case of water…

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‘Our State Our Taste’ event sees enthusiastic turnout in Tirunelveli

At the Tirunelveli preliminaries of The Hindu's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking competition, presented by Gold Winner, participants showcased their culinary skills. Srimathi won with prawn kari, carrot halwa, curd rice, veg kabab etc. M. Sherin Lathief and D Suba were first and second runner-ups respectively. Final showdown in Chennai…

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In Pictures | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh gear up for Cyclone Michaung

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Ministers review precautionary measures; NDRF, SDRF personnel positioned in eight coastal districts

TN govt ministers visit Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram & Tiruvallur to review precautionary measures for cyclonic storm Michaung. NDRF & SDRF teams deployed; 121 multi-purpose & 4,967 relief centres with basic amenities ready. Ministers inspect vulnerable areas & relief centres. Pumps & equipment ready. Evacuation of people to safety underway.

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Cyclone Michaung | Public holiday for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu districts on December 4

Tamil Nadu govt declares public holiday in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts on Dec 4 due to cyclonic storm Michaung. Essential services such as police, fire, local bodies, hospitals, transport, fuel, hotels/restaurants, etc. to remain open.

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IT services company, TAO Digital Solutions raises ₹133 crore from Chennai-based investment firm

Anicut Capital invests ₹133 crore in TAO Digital Solutions to acquire TriGeo Technologies. TAO provides digital solutions and services to help clients reimagine their businesses. GAF-4, Anicut's private credit fund, has deployed over ₹220 crore in tech, ITeS, electronics and engineering services. Rajkumar Velagapudi, CEO of TAO, believes the acquisition…

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Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu’s coastal belt, delta districts to receive heavy rains

Heavy rains to pick up pace in TN delta districts on Saturday; cyclone Michaung to cross AP coast on Mon. Red-coded warning for Tiruvallur district as extremely heavy rains of above 21 cm possible. Strong winds with speeds gusting up to 70 kmph may blow in coastal region, incl. Chennai,…

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Chennai Corporation braces for heavy rain; deploys pumps in flood-prone areas

Chennai Corp. has taken steps to prepare for heavy rains: 650 pumps, 8 heavy duty diesel-operated pumps, 184 tractor-driven pumps, 190 power saws, 6 tree pruning machines, 61 telescopic pruners, 4 robotic multi-purpose excavators, 162 multi-hazard shelters, 30 lines on helpline 1913. Officers instructed to coordinate with other depts., councillors,…

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Veteran civil servant Ambrose no more

.S.P. Ambrose, veteran civil servant, passed away in Chennai due to age-related issues. He was 95 and is survived by a son and daughter. He held various positions in govt, incl. Chairman of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and Madras Port Trust. He was Additional Secretary in Union Ministry of Mines…

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Stalin unveils statue of Iyothee Thass Pandithar in Chennai

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveils statue of late anti-caste activist Iyothee Thass Pandithar at Gandhi Mandapam. CM praised Pandithar for making 'Tamilan' and 'Dravidan' identities in TN politics. TN govt to implement housing scheme named after Pandithar for SCs. Ministers, MPs, and legislators present at event. Dravidar Kazhagam president…

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