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Cyclone Michaung | 1.73 lakh children receive Measles-Rubella vaccination in four flood-affected districts

Special MR vaccination campaign launched in Chennai to prevent measles outbreaks in flood-affected areas, vaccinating 1.73 lakh children aged 9 months to 15 years.

The Hindu

Watch | Chennai 2023 floods: A comparison of rainfall and reservoir levels in 2020, 2021 and 2015

In this video, The Hindu looks at the data to understand how rainfall patterns and dam management were this year, compared to 2021, 2020 and 2015

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin, Governor Ravi take same flight from Chennai to Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin & Governor R.N. Ravi arrive in Coimbatore, launch Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme & leave for Delhi.

The Hindu

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T.N. Rains | CM Stalin seeks appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Tamil Nadu CM requests PM Modi for meeting to discuss Chennai floods & relief efforts in southern districts.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 18, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu

Even as oil from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery flooded houses and entered the Buckingham Canal and the Kosasthalaiyar river, which empties into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board underplayed the extent of the ecological disaster.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung: T.N. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launches cash assistance of ₹6,000 for flood-affected families

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, December 17, launched the distribution of ₹6,000 each to families that have been affected by Cyclone Michaung. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, CMDA and HR and CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu and Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan were present

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Oil on water: Chennai’s mega cleaning challenge

Oil spill in Chennai's Manali & Ennore causes ecological disaster, CPCL denies pipeline leak, NGT sets unrealistic deadline for clean-up.

The Hindu

Helplines for flood relief assistance

Chennai residents affected by floods can get relief assistance of ₹6000 via 12-hour helpline (044-28592828/1100).

The Hindu

Southern districts of Tamil Nadu may get rain till December 18

Intense rainfall forecast in south Tamil Nadu & coastal districts till Monday; light to moderate rain in Chennai.

The Hindu

Chennai Airport Customs seize narcotic substances worth Rs. 12 crores, one arrested

One person was arrested as the Chennai Airport Customs seized 1201 grams of narcotic substances (Cocaine) worth Rs. 12 crores. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two killed, 16 injured as bus hits truck in Ulundurpet on Chennai-Tiruchi national highway

2 killed, 20 injured in bus-truck collision on Chennai-Tiruchi highway in Kallakurichi.

The Hindu

Income at Sabarimala sees fall due to less-than-anticipated turnouts

TDB reports drop in Sabarimala income & footfall due to Chennai floods & Telangana elections.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 16, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology

Chennai city and the CMA can be saved from floods and, at the same time, get round the clock water supply if key steps are followed truthfully and scientifically

The Hindu

Chennai floods: Central team’s endorsement shows we functioned efficiently, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin hails Central team's endorsement of govt's efficient performance in handling Cyclone Michaung & Chennai floods.

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin interview: Outcome of elections in Hindi heartland has shown that Opposition needs to consolidate anti-BJP votes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin interview to The Hindu on the recent Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana and Rajasthan.

The Hindu

Korean Navy Cruise Training Task Group given rousing welcome at Chennai Port

ROK Navy Cruise Training Task Group welcomed in Chennai with rousing welcome by Korean community to commemorate 70th anniversary of Korean War Armistice.

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Chennai oil spill threatens livelihoods of 20,000 people, habitats of migrant birds

More than 20,000 people residing on the banks of the Buckingham Canal in North Chennai’s Ennore have been severely affected by the massive oil spill from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd refinery. Now, they prepare to face far-reaching consequences to their health as well as ecosystems, on which they depend…

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu Police rescued 1.16 lakh people stranded in flood waters, says DGP

Tamil Nadu police rescued 1,16,592 people stranded in flood waters after Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai & 3 northern districts. 18,000 police personnel trained in disaster management equipped with 175 boats. 3,034 SOS calls received & action monitored by senior police officers.

The Hindu

Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune to host back to back ATP Challenger 100 tournaments early next year

The Chennai Open will be held from February 5 to 11, followed by Bengaluru Open (Feb. 12 to 18) and Pune Challenger (Feb. 19 to 25).

The Hindu

The Hindu Dheepa Kolam contest 2023 winners felicitated

Winners of Dheepa Kolam contest 2023 in Chennai region felicitated at function; Usha Narasimhan, Saranya Vijay & Lalitha Balamurugan won.

The Hindu

Watch | Chennai floods | Why were people angry?

Ten days after Cyclone Michaung left a trail of destruction across Chennai, many are still struggling to lead a normal life. Anger against the ruling DMK government, is still brewing

The Hindu

Chennai’s residents turn volunteers in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung

In Chennai, volunteers have come together to help people and their pets in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Dramatic moments, like rescuing a pregnant woman, have been experienced. Volunteers continue to help the city back on its feet.

The Hindu

Formula 4 night street race in Chennai postponed to next season: organiser

Cyclone Michaung postpones Formula 4 night street race in Chennai to next racing season.

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