The official X handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted, "Hello from Bengaluru Toss for the 1st #INDvNZ Test has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates. #TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank."
Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, bringing residential neighborhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services.
As rains continue to lash parts of South India including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Dr N Puviarasan, Head, Meteorology Department, Karnataka will be witnessing rains for next 3 days because of well-marked low pressure over Bay of Bengal and upper-level trough is also extending up to southcoas
The low-pressure areas over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal have moved west-northwestwards, increasing the depression in the region, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.
Visuals show commuters clad in raincoats navigating roads filled with rainwater. Severe waterlogging was witnessed in Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin conducted a survey of Narayanapuram lake banks and Ambedkar road canals on Monday as the state experienced heavy rainfall earlier.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held review meeting with senior officials following heavy rainfall warning in Chennai and neighboring districts and gave necessary instructions.
In response to the anticipated Cyclone alert for October 15th, 16th and 17th in Chennai by Indian Meteorological Department, Chennai Metro Rail Services will be operated with increased frequency of services to support Chennai public at times of heavy rain.
IMD further warned of a thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburb during next 3-4 hours.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravinder Raina on Monday lauded the Supreme Court after the court refused to entertain a plea against LG's power to nominate 5 MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, and alleged that Congress Party and the National Conference are trying and "conspiring to cheat