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Few localities in west Velachery flooded due to heavy rain

The residents of AGS Colony, Saraswathi nagar, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Aandal nagar and Mohanapuri, suffered flooding like situation because of the slow evacuation of rainwater in the Veerangal Odai, which is ultimately linked to the Pallikaranai Marshland

18 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
No fatalities reported as heavy rain leaves parts of Chennai waterlogged, says GCC

The Minister said additional teams had been mobilised until October 21, as further rain was expected

18 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Chennai receives extremely heavy rainfall on October 17, many areas inundated

According to data shared by Chennai Corporation ICCC, Parrys received the highest amount of rainfall of 363 mm, while areas such as Alandur, Adyar, Raja Annamalaipuram and Valasaravakkam received heavy rainfall

18 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Heavy rains likely in many districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai on Oct. 18

According to the department, there exists significant convective cloud development over the north coastal Tamil Nadu and adjoining sea areas associated with the cyclonic circulation over the region

18 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
GCC sets up 220 relief centres, 110 kitchens for monsoon

The GCC said storm-water drain works had been expedited and largely completed

18 Oct 2026 11:33 am
Remove silt from lakes in southern suburbs of Chennai

Residents hope these waterbodies are also cleared of water hyacinth

18 Oct 2026 11:20 am
How institutions in T.N. keep mental health awareness alive all year

World Mental Health Day (October 10) just got over with rallies, dialogues and new initiatives. Here are some examples of how institutions keep the conversation going through the year

18 Oct 2026 11:06 am
NGOs start donation drives to unbox Deepavali joy for underprivileged children

Perhaps the best part of the Festival of Lights is not what we bring home but what we send to anothers home. Here are initiatives by voluntary groups that offer an opportunity to do that in this month of giving. These NGOs are working on getting ready happiness kits, each containing a new dress, a sweet box and a cracker pack, for economically disadvantaged children

18 Oct 2026 8:18 am
Chennai Mayor accuses govt. of delaying monsoon preparedness works

She says that government should have held meetings in July or August; she also flags inadequate allocation of funds for civic infra maintenance

18 Oct 2026 12:52 am
Corporation to take up landscaping works along two stretches of Cooum river

The works worth 50.52 lakh include clearing light vegetation, planting ornamental shrubs and ground-cover plants, and maintenance of parks with irrigation facilities

18 Oct 2026 12:26 am
Tamil Nadu government applies for site clearance to set up Rameswaram airport at Manikaneri

The approval for site clearance is estimated to take nearly 10 to 12 months, and after it comes through, the government must apply for in-principle approval

17 Oct 2026 11:47 pm
Looking to the skies for succour

A scanty Southwest monsoon, poor inflows from Karnataka, and the rapidly dwindling storage level at the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur have left farmers of the Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu heavily dependent on the Northeast monsoon to save their samba and thaladi crops this year. The Hindu speaks to the farmers to reflect the current concerns in the delta region

17 Oct 2026 11:21 pm
Rediscover Satyajit Ray at this Durga Puja pandal in Nandanam

The 48th Sharadotsav of South Madras Cultural Association with a pandal themed around Satyajit Rays Magical Creations is the team work of its members

17 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
Breast cancer awareness month: the women turning yarn into hope

If you are an avid knitter or are keen on supporting this cause, join Saaisha India as a volunteer

17 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
Joy of Giving month: Residents drive collection campaigns

Goonj encourages more residents to come forward to volunteer a space in their community to store gently-used items that are either recycled or put to some other use

17 Oct 2026 10:44 pm
Heavy rainfall to continue across T.N. till October 23

The RMC has issued yellow alert for 17 districts, particularly north and interior districts; many water-stressed delta and interior districts would continue to receive heavy rainfall till October 23

17 Oct 2026 8:47 pm
Northeast monsoon: GCC Commissioner asks officials to address public complaints immediately

At a meeting with officials at Amma Maligai in Ripon Buildings, he reviewed preparedness for the Northeast monsoon and El Nio

17 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Avadi police arrest Delhi man in 1.90-crore boss scam

Boss scam is an online fraud in which criminals impersonate a companys managing director, CEO, or senior executive and trick an employee into transferring company funds to a bank account controlled by the fraudsters

17 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
GCC opens Nageswara Rao Park in Mylapore after renovation

Park was renovated at a cost of 8.49 cr.; it now has a 1.6 km-long footpath, 28 varieties of plants, childrens play area, badminton court

17 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Residents of Pattabhiram want bus services to be resumed

Consumer activist T. Sadagopan says residents relied on the MTC services where train services were not available, including Sriperumbudur, Guindy, and Kavignar Kannadasan Nagar in north Chennai. All these bus services have been stopped, causing hardships to residents

17 Oct 2026 12:35 am
Albert Theatre: the fading of Rajinis fortress in Madras

Time flies, empires crumble, theatres vanish, and love wanes: these are eternal truths. But when Albert and Baby Albert turned deathly quiet amid a Rajini film release, it marked a shift in the celluloid history of Madras

16 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Northeast monsoon arrives early in Tamil Nadu

RMC forecasts normal seasonal rainfall over the State. Meteorologists note that early monsoon onset does not always translate to above normal rainfall.

16 Oct 2026 5:53 am
2,390 gram panchayats in T.N. declared tuberculosis-free for 2025

The TB Free Panchayat initiative aims to make TB elimination a community-owned movement at the grassroots level, with panchayats supporting prevention, early identification, diagnosis, treatment, and patient support

16 Oct 2026 12:24 am
Private hospital in Adyar launches clinic for obesity and metabolic disorders

The clinic will provide individualised, evidence-based treatments for excess weight management, of associated medical complications, and support for remission of several metabolic conditions

15 Oct 2026 6:29 pm
RPF steps up security at major Southern Railway stations amid festive rush

Enhanced security measures have been introduced at major stations, the RPF said

15 Oct 2026 4:31 pm
Applications open for Kanavu Aerial Workshop for women photographers in Tamil Nadu

The 10-day residential programme in Chennai combines drone pilot training with aerial photography and videography

15 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Two arrested in Chennai for cheating over 60 people with fake overseas job offers

The victims were duped of around 75 lakh by a Valasaravakkam-based agency

15 Oct 2026 3:52 pm
Durga Puja 2026: Your guide to Chennais pandals, food and festivities

From traditional rituals and cultural performances to Kolkata street food and themed pandals, Chennais Bengali community celebrates Durga Puja, bringing a slice of Bengal to the city (print)

15 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Open platform screen doors, poor signage among issues at Vadapalani Metro Phase II station

Commuters walk long distances to switch between two metro lines as the work on entry/exit of Phase II station is under way; lack of real-time information on trains, safety issues among concerns

15 Oct 2026 4:20 am