The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

Rains Pound Southern India Ahead Of Cyclone

Rains lashed southern India's city of Chennai on Monday ahead of the landfall of a powerful cyclone, with a crocodile spotted swimming the streets and cars floating away.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung grows into severe cyclonic storm, Chennai and neighbourhood to receive heavy rains till Tuesday morning

Heavy rains to continue in Chennai till Dec 5; cyclone Michaung intensifies, winds to blow at 60-70 kmph. Red-coded warning issued for Tiruvallur district. Rains to reduce in north TN on Dec 5, water release from Chembarambakkam reservoir to increase.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | Army, 108 ambulance network take up rescue efforts in Chennai

108 ambulance network has responded to 150 calls for help in Chennai due to Cyclone Michaung. 70 ambulances are operating in the city, transferring patients and evacuating citizens from water-logged areas. Army personnel are using barges to rescue people. 10 NDRF teams are deployed in affected districts, with 3 more…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Tamil Nadu: Two died, one injured after newly constructed wall collapsed in Chennai's Kanathur area due to heavy rainfall

Two people died and one was critically injured at Chennai East Coastal Road on Monday morning amid the incessant rainfall that lashed several parts of Chennai with very strong wind. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; Many express trains cancelled, water level breaches danger mark

Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung travel updates | Flight operations suspended in Chennai till December 5, disrupted in Hyderabad, Visakhapathnam; 40 trains to and from Kerala cancelled

Cyclone Michaung travel updates: The flight operations have been disrupted in Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam while 40 trains from to and from Kerala have been cancelled on Monday in view of the cyclone Michaung

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung causes disruptions at Hyderabad airport, 37 flights cancelled, many delayed

At Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, schedule of four flights were disrupted due to bad weather & heavy rains in Chennai caused by cyclonic storm 'Michaung.' GMR Hyderabad Int'l Airport officials anticipate further delays & diversions.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Arrival, departure operations at Chennai airport suspended

Due to Cyclone Michuang, Chennai airport suspended arrival flights for 2 hrs on Mon, Dec 4, 2023. Departures left to airlines' discretion. 10 flights diverted & many cancelled due to strong winds & downpours. Waterlogging in some taxiways.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | Madras High Court declares a holiday for all courts in Chennai today

Cyclone Michaung | Madras HC declares holiday for all courts in Chennai on Dec 4 due to Cyclone Michaung; revised circular issued recalling earlier one; Principal District Judges to take decision on functioning of courts in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | 31 flights diverted from Chennai to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in Chennai due to cyclonic storm 'Michaung' cause 11 flights to be diverted to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Flights from Indigo, SpiceJet, Etihad, Gulf Air, Fly Dubai, Air India, Lufthansa and British Airways have landed at KIA, with more expected.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023