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"People severely affected, DMK govt not taking urgent action": Annamalai o
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Accusing the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government of not taking immediate action, Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai said on Sunday that people have been severely affected by the rains and floods in Chennai and South Tamil Nadu.
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TN floods: Manimuthar Dam reaches capacity, 1000 cubic feet water released
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid the persisting flooding woes in the state, the Tirunelveli district administration on Saturday opened three sluices and released 1000 cubic feet of surplus water from Manimuthar Dam in Tirunelveli.
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Tamil Nadu floods: 35 deaths reported, focus now on restoring basic servic
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena said on Saturday that the rescue operation in the flood-affected southern districts of the state has been completed and the focus is now on the restoration of basic services there. However, communication lines in some districts are still reeling in t
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Tamil Nadu: Mangrove restoration work in oil spill areas in Ennore Creek s
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In the aftermath of floods due to Cyclone Michaung early this month, the oil spillage happened from the premises of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) into the Buckingham Canal, reaching Ennore Creek.
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World Bank approves USD 300M program to boost urban water and sewerage sys
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, the newly approved USD 300 million Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Program is set to enhance access to quality water and sewerage services, promoting climate-resilient cities in the face of escalating climate shocks such as floods and droughts.
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Indian Navy conducts rescue operations in flood-hit Tamil Nadu; relief eff
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid relentless heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu, the Indian Navy undertook rescue operations in the southern part of the state.
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Two people killed in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi in rain-related incidents
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Two people died during floods in Navalakshmipuram village of Thoothukudi district. Currently, the government is involved in the recovery of their bodies," said Tamil Nadu Public Works Minister EV Velu.
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Tamil Nadu Governor cancels "Celebration of Advent Christmas" on December
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Given the serious situation prevailing in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains and severe floods, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, has decided to cancel the "Celebration of Advent Christmas" scheduled to be held on December 21, 2023 (Thursday)." Tamil Nadu Rajbhawan posted on X.
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Tamil Nadu floods: IAF continues relief operation in affected districts
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As Tamil Nadu grapples with the havoc wreaked by unprecedented rains, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is continuing its humanitarian assistance and relief operations in several flood-affected districts of the state.
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Heavy rain: Palaniswami urges TN govt to provide immediate relief to peopl
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the state government to provide immediate relief to those people struggling for food for three days due to heavy rain and floods in the state.
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IAF deploys Dhruv helicopters for rescue operations in rain-ravaged Southe
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In response to the floods in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force has deployed Medium Lift Helicopters (MLH) and Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv for HADR(Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief ) efforts.
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PoK: Human interference triggers environmental crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The infrastructure of the local towns has suffered significant damage due to flash floods, landslides and other calamities that have occurred in the past few years.
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