Rainfall to decrease in Chennai as depression crosses coast on October 17

Rainfall to decrease in Chennai as depression crosses coast on October 17

Chennai Corporation workers removed the stagnated rainwater at North Avenue, Korattur, on Wednesday (October 16, 2024). | Photo Credit: Vedhan. M Rainfall will abate over Chennai and surrounding districts on Thursday (October 17, 2024) as the depression that had formed in the Bay of Bengal crossed north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coasts close … Read more

ECR alignment from Marakkanam changed; greenfield access-controlled road planned for 30.8 km

ECR alignment from Marakkanam changed; greenfield access-controlled road planned for 30.8 km

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to change the alignment of package 3 of the East Coast Road (ECR) from Marakkanam. Of the total length of 46 km, 30.8 km from Koonimedu to Aliyur will be a greenfield access-controlled stretch that allows motorists to clock up to 100 kmph. The road runs 15.2 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

Rain in Chennai, weather LIVE updates: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh bring States to their knees

Rain in Chennai, weather LIVE updates: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh bring States to their knees

Bengaluru, which saw incessant rainfall on Tuesday following the onset of the north-east monsoon, is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during the next three days.  C.S. Patil, scientist and director, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, said the city is very likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during the next three days.  “The … Read more

Tamil Nadu rains, Chennai rain alert LIVE updates: CM Stalin takes stock of monsoon situation; schools, colleges to remain closed across districts today

Tamil Nadu rains, Chennai rain alert LIVE updates: CM Stalin takes stock of monsoon situation; schools, colleges to remain closed across districts today

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rain over T.N. till Thursday A low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal during the early hours of Monday will set the stage for widespread rainfall, particularly over north Tamil Nadu, and herald the onset of the northeast monsoon over the State. The … Read more

News reports of SFIO questioning Kerala CM’s daughter Veena Vijayan, in Chennai roils Kerala politics

News reports of SFIO questioning Kerala CM’s daughter Veena Vijayan, in Chennai roils Kerala politics

Veena Vijayan. File image. | Photo Credit: TH A headline-hogging report that the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in Chennai had recorded the statement of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter and owner of a now-dormant IT consultancy last week, Veena Vijayan, dominated television chyrons and elicited sharp reactions from either side of the political aisle … Read more

Augmented reality and streetwear fashion join hands in Chennai

Augmented reality and streetwear fashion join hands in Chennai

A virtual reality headset that showcases Biskit, Adyar’s collection while also allowing shoppers to take a look at their simulated 1,500 sq feet online store. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On the two days she was in Chennai, Meenakshi Singh, co-founder, Capsul, a multi-brand streetwear platform, spent time heading out to the newest cafes in … Read more