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"Climate change is real": Ravichandran Ashwin wades into Chennai's floodin
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Indian spinning ace Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday waded into the ongoing flood situation in his native Chennai and also shared a video clip carrying a message on climate change on his social media handle.
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"9,000 officials from other districts deployed for relief work in Chennai"
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Water stagnation work at 343 places is underway. Food packets are being distributed in the flood affected areas. Other district workers like medical staffs, fire service staffs, EN staffs, etc., have been called to work in Chennai for restoration. A total of 9000 officials from other distri
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Cyclone Michaun relief: TN to get second instalment of Rs 450 cr, says Raj
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid a flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu's Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused due to Cyclone Michaung, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured all possible help from the Central Government adding that the first instalment of the Central share to the SDRF amounting to Rs
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Centre approves 1st urban flood mitigation project of Rs 561.29 cr for Che
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Central government has approved the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs 561.29 crore for 'Integrated Urban Flood Management' activities for the Chennai Basin project, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.
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Amid flood-like situation, Indian Navy rescues stranded people in Chennai
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu's Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused due to Cyclone Michaung, more than 700 people were shifted to safer locations by the flood relief teams of Indian Navy.
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Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of Cyclone Michaung-affected areas of
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Defence Minister also met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to assess the flood situation in the state. The meeting was attended by the National Disaster Management Authority, Police, Navy and other authorities.
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Southern Railway cancels 15 train services today amid Chennai rains
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As many as 15 trains were cancelled by Southern Railways on Thursday amid heavy rainfall and water logging in Chennai, officials informed.
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Cyclone Michaung: Schools and colleges to remain closed in four TN distric
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.
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Cyclone Michaung: IAF air-drops 2300 kg relief material in flood-affected
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As Chennai grappled with the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, the Indian Air Force continued relief operations in the city until sunset on Wednesday.
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Delhi: BJP makes fresh graft charges against AAP govt, claims tenders awar
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Opening a fresh battle front against the ruling Aam Aam Party (AAP) in the national capital, the BJP's Delhi unit on Wednesday alleged corruption in the Irrigation and Flood Department.
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Cyclone Michaung: Actor Vijay requests his fans to extend help to the need
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Actor Vijay requested the members of his fan club "Vijay Makkal Iyakkam" to join hands with government officials in flood relief work.
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Tanzania: At least 65 killed in landslides, flooding triggered by heavy ra
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
At least 65 people have lost their lives in northern Tanzania following landslides and flooding brought on by heavy rains on Tuesday, Al Jazeera quoted Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa as saying.
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