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Tackling Chennai’s flood problem

The scale of floods in Chennai may be different in 2023, but the problem areas are the same

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Pension sanctioned for journalists

Chennai: 21 journalists granted pension, 7 families given financial assistance. Minister M.P. Saminathan handed over cheques to 3 journalists for medical expenses. Total of ₹5,10,133 given. Board chaired by Minister, Director of Information and Public Relations, members of board and officials of department present.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN BJP leader Annamalai slams hospital for handing over baby's body in cardboard box. DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital after full recovery. CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure early repatriation of Indian fishermen arrested in SL. Nine wagons of goods train derail near Chengalpattu, disrupting EMU services to Chennai.

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Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

DMK's Thousand Lights MLA Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan faced angry constituents due to Cyclone Michaung's impact. He attended 3,718 calls, identified 43 low-lying spots, and set up shelter homes, community kitchens, and flood relief coordination committees. He drew inspiration from CM M.K. Stalin's hands-on approach to natural disasters. He believes Chennai's…

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Goods wagon derails near Chengalpattu, suburban train services to Chennai hit

Goods train derails near Chengalpattu railway station, disrupting EMU services to Chennai. 10 wagons derailed, track damaged. Railway staff on-site to restore track. Commuters, office-goers, college students stranded at station. No announcement on when services will be restored. EMU services from Egmore, express trains from southern districts affected.

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DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital

Vijayakant, leader of CHENNAIDMDK, discharged from MIOT Hospitals in Chennai on Dec 11, 2023 after full recovery from febrile illness. Admitted Nov 18, bulletin on Nov 29 stated mild deterioration & pulmonary support needed, but doctors confident of full recovery.

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Making sense of the 2023 Chennai floods: A comparison with 2020, 2021 and 2015 | Data

Chennai received heavy rainfall in two days, with Perungudi recording the highest average rainfall of 293.4mm. All parts of the city and its surroundings were battered. In 2021, intense spells caused floods despite much less rain than 2020. In 2023, numerous bursts of rain over a longer period with brief…

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Clear encroachments on Kallai to prevent Chennai-like situation: committee

Kozhikode residents face floods due to encroachments, silt accumulation in Kallai River. Survey revealed 23.5 acres encroached. Kallai River Protection Committee demands encroachments be cleared. Desilting by Irrigation Dept. stalled due to lack of interest. Action needed to restore river's natural flow, prevent floods. #Kozhikode #KallaiRiver #Encroachments #SiltAccumulation #KeralaHighCourt #IrrigationDept

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Letters to The Editor — December 11, 2023

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

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MSMEs complain about repeated flooding, Minister says he will hold meeting with them

MSMEs in Chennai and its surrounding districts suffer from flooding in industrial estates, with little done to address the issue. Losses of ₹30-160 crore have been reported, and the government is holding meetings with insurance firms and bankers to help. Solutions are needed to prevent further losses.

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Home Insurance concept yet to pick up despite repeated floods in Chennai

Chennai has seen two major floods in 8 yrs, yet home insurance uptake low due to lack of awareness. IRDAI launched Bharat Griha Raksha policy from Apr 2021, offering 20% cover for contents. Premiums vary from ₹25-40/lakh/yr, making it affordable. Insurance covers water marks, painting charges.

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An old institution’s long battle in court over title of property

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National snooker | Malkeet edges Pandurangaiah in a tense title clash

Malkeet Singh (RSPB) won the 90th National Billiards & Snooker Championships Men's 6-Red Snooker title, beating E. Pandurangaiah (RSPB) 7-5. Amee Kamani (MP) regained the Women's 6-Red Snooker crown, defeating Anupama Ramachandran (TN) 4-1. #Snooker #Billiards #Chennai #NationalChampionships Malkeet Singh (RSPB) won the 90th National Billiards & Snooker Championships Men's…

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Cyclone Michaung | Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.

TN govt to provide ₹6K relief to 25-30L families in Chennai & 3 districts. Distribution to be done via fair price shops. Relief to cost ₹1,500 cr. Govt to focus on those whose livelihoods have been affected. Detailed order to be out Mon. Distribution likely to begin in a week.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

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Chennai under water: 2015 vs 2023

The non-availability of milk was definitely a matter of concern. The flooding of the Aavin manufacturing plant at Ambattur and the subsequent disruption of supply could have been easily avoided with adequate preparations.

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Special camps to re-issue documents damaged in flood

CM Stalin announces special camps to re-issue govt docs damaged in flood, free of charge. Camps in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu from Dec 11; Chennai from Dec 12. E-sevai centres also organised. #FreeDocs #FloodRelief #Chennai

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Mobile shops sell vegetables at subsidised prices in flooded areas of Chennai

Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam inspects mobile shops selling veg. at subsidised rate in flood-hit areas of Chennai. 100 vehicles used to sell 18 types of veg. 85% of stock sold before 10.30am. Private shops reopened in many areas, decision to continue sale based on requirement.

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Deadline for MSMEs to pay power tariff extended to December 18

MSMEs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts get extended deadline to pay electricity tariff without penalty due to Cyclone Michaung aftermaths. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's advice followed by Minister for Electricity Thangam Thennarasu. Deadline extended to Dec 18 from Dec 4-7.

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Tamil Nadu may get a break from heavy rain for a week starting Sunday

Tamil Nadu to get break from heavy rain for a week; scattered rain in parts; cyclonic circulation likely to develop; rainfall to reduce till Dec 15; dry weather conditions; light to moderate rain in some districts; no major weather systems; mild showers in Chennai till Mon; TN has recorded 38…

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Cyclone Michaung | Anger swells against political parties for inadequate response during floods in Chennai

Public anger in Chennai over post-cyclone situation is high, with elected representatives facing backlash. Gap between reality & expectations of State govt's storm-water drain project has caused confusion & frustration. Councillors' prompt response in some wards has improved rapport between people & elected reps.

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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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Letters to The Editor — December 9, 2023

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

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Aavin should not seek profits during a natural disaster: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday accused Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s diary co-operative, of using a natural disaster (Cyclone Michaung) to sell milk with lower fat content (Delite milk packets) at a higher price to people in Chennai and fleece them.

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