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There will soon be permanent solution to flooding problem in Chennai: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inspects dredging work being carried out in the Veerangal stream area in Chennai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A day after heavy rains lashed Chennai and its surrounding areas, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (October 16, 2024) said the State government has been preparing for three months to tackle the impacts of the monsoon, and that soon, a permanent solution would be found to the problem of water stagnation in the city.The stormwater drain work and other preparations have come in handy, he said. “Ask the people about their feedback,” Mr. Stalin told reporters after inspecting the relief work at Pallikaranai on Wednesday. Mr. Stalin said after coming to power, the DMK-led State government had formed an Advisory Committee for...

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Schools in Bengaluru, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu closed amid heavy rains: Check details here – Times of India

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across parts of southern India, leading to widespread disruption. In response to weather alerts, several state governments, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, have ordered the closure of educational institutions to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings, prompting swift action across these regions.Bengaluru witnessed heavy rains today, October 15, leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas.The weather department has issued an orange alert, prompting the closure of schools tomorrow, October 16, 2024. The order was issued by Bengaluru Urban district collector Jagadeesha.The decision to close the schools was made with the safety of students, as well as tea...

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Chennai rains: Power supply being maintained in major parts of the city

Representational image. File | Photo Credit: M. Srinath In the wake of heavy rains predicted for two days (October 15, 16) the officials of Tangedco has been maintaining power supply in major parts of Chennai city except in a few parts which are prone for flooding. A senior official of Tangedco said at present power supply was being maintained in almost all parts of the city despite heavy rains lashing from Tuesday morning. No power supply was disrupted on Monday night when rains poured in the city. However the senior electricity official said local officials have been advised to shutdown power supply based on the situation of flooding. S. Tamilselvan, a resident of Durai street in Tondiarpet, said power supply had been disrupted for more than one hour. At present power supply has been dis...

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Schools, Colleges Shut In Chennai Amid Heavy Rainfall Alert Today, WFH Advised

Schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu have been ordered to stay closed today amid a heavy rainfall alert. Chennai and its suburbs, including those falling under nearby Tiruvallur district, have been experiencing intermittent rains since Monday night. Chief Minister MK Stalin also urged IT firms to allow the employees of these districts to work from home from October 15 to 18. He directed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force be deployed in advance in the areas prone to be affected. A senior IMD official on Monday predicted heavy rainfall in these districts. "In 24 hours, heavy rainfall is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts. Heavy rainfall is expec...

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Tamil Nadu rains: Well-marked low pressure area gathering strength likely to bring heavy downpour over north TN

The inundated Singanallur bus stand after overnight rains in Coimbatore on Monday, October 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: J. Manoharan Heavy rainfall lashed parts of the city and its neighbouring districts since Monday (October 14, 2024) night, signalling the arrival of Northeast monsoon. With the well-marked low-pressure area over central parts of south Bay of Bengal likely to gather strength, the State would have to prepare for intense rain spell. A bulletin of India Meteorological Department noted that the weather system will further consolidate into a depression and move towards north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by October 17. Various automatic rain gauges and weather stations across the State reported moderate to heavy rainfall since Monday night. In Ti...