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Cyclone Michaung | ATMs affected by waterlogging, power cuts

Chennai's Cyclone Michaung-induced waterlogging & power cuts have caused ATM issues, leading to cash-only payments. Data shows 4,560 ATMs in Chennai, 1,222 in Chengalpattu, 1,336 in Kancheepuram & 1,536 in Tiruvallur. 55% of ATMs are live & 90% will be in a week. Managed Service Providers have a contingency plan…

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Anna varsity picking up data on flooded areas in city using drones

Anna Univ. officials are using drones to map Cyclone Michaung's destruction in Chennai. Data collected can be used to prevent future flooding. Drones have mapped marshlands, Velachery, and North Chennai, and the data will be useful. Drones can only carry 10-15kg, so helicopters are used to distribute food.

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CM announces interim aid of ₹2,500 for each family hit by Cyclone Michaung in A.P.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy announced ₹2,500 interim financial aid to families affected by Cyclone Michaung in coastal areas. He sanctioned ₹30cr for bridge, ₹32cr for power restoration & repairs to roads, tanks & water bodies. He promised input subsidy & insurance claims before Sankranti.

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Cyclone Michaung | Caught in a flood of rage: Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor, Egmore MLA face backlash over cyclone response

A clip that was circulated on social media showed visuals of people demanding electricity and stating that ‘Perambur is her area’ and she was ‘elected to Mayorship by the people here’. In the Central Region, people surrounded Egmore Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) I. Paranthamen of the DMK party in…

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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge depot explosion injures 178 people and floods kill three

'It was if we went through a war', says the country's president Wavel Ramkalawan

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UK weather latest: Fresh flood warnings as heavy rain and 70mph winds to batter Britain

The Met Office forecast 70mph winds and heavy rain across large swathes of the UK over the weekend

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Cyclone Michaung | Preparing for health emergencies after flooding

Health department caters to marooned communities that need food, safe water and shelter after Cyclone Michaung swept through the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh earlier this week.

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Kentucky governor says state-run disaster relief funds can serve as model for getting aid to victims

Gov. Andy Beshear says state-run disaster relief funds that funneled millions in charitable donations to tornado- and flood-stricken Kentucky can serve as models for getting aid to storm victims

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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion; at least 3 dead in separate flooding

The president of Seychelles has declared a state of emergency after a huge blast at an explosives depot and flooding in other parts of the country’s main island

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Dozens Injured In Seychelles Blast At Explosives Depot

A huge blast at an explosives depot in Seychelles on Thursday injured 66 people and brought down buildings, prompting the country's "shocked" president to declare a state of emergency.

International Business Times

Why Chennai floods every year, and why no government will solve it

When the water recedes, leaving death and destruction in its wake, there’s only one question – why does Chennai flood, year after year, and why is nothing done about it?

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Cyclone Michaung | Here is all you need to know about vehicle insurance claims

Flood-damaged vehicles are covered under motor insurance policies. Claims can be made for own damage, third-party liability, and total loss. Add-ons like zero depreciation and engine protection are recommended. Home insurance claims require photos, receipts, and repair estimates. Read policy docs carefully to know inclusions, exclusions, deductibles, and claim procedures.

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Cyclone Michaung effect: Chennai continues to reel under waterlogging; Defence Minister to conduct aerial survey today

Several areas in Chennai continued to reel under severe waterlogging conditions on Thursday caused due to heavy rainfall in the region following Cyclone Michaung's landfall two days ago. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Provide ₹10,000 as flood relief to each family: Ramadoss

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2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

Authorities in Oregon are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

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Industries slowly resume operations, MSMEs continue to stay away from work

MSMEs in Chennai and surrounding regions remain closed due to flooding. Many factories operated with 50% workforce as workers in flood-affected areas could not commute. TN Small & Tiny Industries Association requested assistance from CM as losses run into crores. Automobile firms resumed ops, offering 50% discount on insurance claims.…

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Provide proper financial aid to cyclone victims, CM tells officials

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy directs officials to restore normalcy in cyclone-affected districts. He urges them to provide financial aid, ration, power supply, roads and sanitation to victims. He announces ₹30 lakh ex gratia for family of constable who died in line of duty. Govt to support all staff involved in…

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Hundreds Dead, Thousands Displaced As Torrential Rain Hits Parts Of East Africa

The extreme weather has been attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon.

AAP

No system to evaluate racecourse levee before floods

A former Federal Court judge is concerned there are no measures to assess whether or not a racecourse flood levee was working properly.

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Atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

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Great escape from a submerging SUV in a Chennai subway: a first person account

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Cyclone Michaung: Officials told to fast-track relief operations

In Tirupati, Special Officer J. Syamala Rao visited flood-prone areas and reviewed relief efforts. 17 relief camps have been set up, 1,293 persons shifted, 20 NDRF personnel deployed. MLA B. Karunakar Reddy and MCT Commissioner D. Haritha visited submerged areas, ensuring govt. support. APSPDCL pegs loss at ₹15 crore, 360…

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Michaung: T.N. to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from Union govt.

TN CM Stalin seeks ₹5,000cr relief from Centre for torrential rain damage. 7 deaths reported due to rain, compared to 199 in 2015. CM visits relief camps, distributes relief material. Appreciates solidarity from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. TN govt's meticulous planning & implementation helped Chennai escape greater fury.

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Cyclone Michaung | Kerala will extend all support to cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the State will extend help to flood-hit Tamil Nadu. He also welcomed T.N. Prathapan MP’s notice for adjournment motion in Parliament against Centre’s “hostility”. He said the LDF will have a candidate in Wayanad and BJP won’t make any impact in Thrissur. To improve…

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