As rainfall recedes, war of words between ruling DMK, opposition AIADMK over deluge
The ruling DMK and main opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday traded charges on inundation woes in the metropolis with Chief Minister M K Stalin accusing the previous government led by K Palaniswami of inaction and 'corruption' for the water-logging here and announced a Commission of Inquiry to look into the matter.
The principal opposition party rejected the allegation and accused the DMK government of spreading slander and for not taking preventive measures to prevent the deluge here. There was a decline in rainfall here on Tuesday and in adjoining districts of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengelpet.
Stalin, who inspected several affected areas for the third consecutive day here and distributed flood relief and food to the affected people said action continued in respect of providing food, shelter and medical assistance to the affected people.
Reeling under rain havoc, Tamil Nadu braces for more
Even as it is reeling under the impact of rain fury, Tamil Nadu is bracing for more trouble with the Met Department predicting further rain over the next five days.
The state government has put the death toll so far, due to rains, at five.
State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran said that water is being pumped out of low-lying areas after lull in rainfall on Tuesday. He said that rescue operations are underway by the NDRF, army, and Fire Department personnel.
Across the state, educational institutions in 14 districts have had to suspend classes due to the continued rainfall.
A depression is expected to form over southeast and southwest Bay of Bengal due to cyclonic circulation gathering strength over the area, and the Met Department expects it to hit the coast of north Tamil Nadu in the next 36 hours.
(IANS)
Heavy rainfall expected to continue in Chennai: IMD
Moderate rain with thunderstorm likely over Chennai, other places: MET
Stalin questions fate of Centre's funds for Chennai Smart City project
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Tuesday questioned the fate of crores of rupees received from the Central government for the Chennai Smart City project.
For a third straight day, Stalin inspected the relief work at various localities in Chennai amid the incessant rain.
Speaking to the media, Stalin charged the AIADMK government with corruption in executing the storm water drain and other projects.
He said action will be taken against the contractors engaged under the project.
According to the Chief Minister, there were allegations of corruption against the earlier state governments as projects for which funds were received from the Central government were not executed properly.
(IANS)
More rains likely in Chennai, neighbouring districts
Tamil Nadu was on Tuesday bracing for another spell of extremely heavy rainfall, especially in Chennai, its neighbouring districts and the Cauvery Delta region, due to a low pressure that has formed in the Bay of Bengal under the influence of a cyclonic circulation.
Amma Canteens to provide food at free of cost till the end of the rainy season in TN, says CM M K Stalin
(DHNS)
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin reviews situation rain-affected, water-logged areas
Rainwater enters houses, disrupts normal life in Chennai
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with Isolated extremely heavy falls is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during November 9-11 and over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 11.
What were authorities doing post-2015 floods? asks Madras HC, warns Chennai Corporation of suo motu proceedings
The Madras High Court on Tuesday slammed the Chennai Corporation on Tuesday for failing "to take adequate measures to prevent inundation in the city during rains" and asked what were authorities doing post-2015 floods.
Madras HC warns of initiating suo motu proceeding if waterlogging situation is not brought under control
Madras High Court warns Chennai Corporation for "failure to take adequate measures to prevent inundation in city during rains", asks what were authorities doing post-2015 floods
Rainfall is less today, so Chennai Corporation is pumping out water from low line areas. Rescue operation underway by Army, NDRF, TN Fire and others. In Chennai, more nodal officers are posted for review and rescue operations: KKSSR Ramachandran
5 deaths in Tamil Nadu due to rain. 538 huts damaged, 4 houses fully damaged. More damage expected if rain intensifies: KKSSR Ramachandran, Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister
(ANI)
Tamil Nadu received average rainfall of 16.84 mm in last 24 hours with Chengalpet district receiving the highest: KKSSR Ramachandran, Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister
Former Deputy CM & AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam writes to PM Modi "to issue instructions to Ministry of Finance to release funds to the State to carry out rescue, relief & rehabilitation operations in view of heavy rainfall in the State."
(ANI)
Children wait to receive food at a temporary shelter after heavy monsoon rains in Chennai on November 8, 2021.
(AFP)
Rains fury forces Chennai police station to shift location
The S-8 Adambakkam police station in Chennai was shifted temporarily to a house nearby after it was inundated following heavy rains, police said on Monday.
The station is now relocated at New Colony Second Sstreet, Adambakkam.
The station is three feet below the ground level and was totally inundated. Functioning from a building located on New Colony Main Road for the last few years and with 40 police personnel working there, it is one of the busiest police stations in the St Thomas Mount police districts in the city.
(IANS)
Narayanasamy wants flood relief of Rs 5,000 for each family in Puducherry
Senior Congress leader and former Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Monday urged the Rangasamy-led AINRC-BJP coalition ministry here to provide flood relief of Rs 5,000 to each family.
Addressing a virtual press conference, Narayanasamy said that the rain had played havoc in Puducherry and Karaikal regions. Daily wage earners, farmers and other sections have been hit by torrential rains during the last ten days. (PTI)
Mettur Dam likely to reach Full Reservoir Level (FRL) on Nov 9
For the first time in two years, the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur is expected to reach its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 120 feet by Tuesday with huge amounts of water being released from dams in Karnataka owing to heavy rains in the catchment areas of River Cauvery.
Four dead as rains lash Tamil Nadu; Chennai continues to be under water
Several parts of Chennai were underwater for the second consecutive day on Monday with incessant rains continuing to pound the southern metropolis, making it difficult to drain the water out, even as the MeT department forecast “heavy to very heavy rainfall” till November 11.