AmeriCares has deployed medical teams to Tamil Nadu, where flooding has closed schools and a major airport in Chennai and claimed at least 269 lives. The Indian Meteorological Centre has said that since October 1, Tamil Nadu received 64 per cent more rainfall than the usual quantity. Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tuticorin, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nellai and many parts of the state.
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She said that those who live in permanent houses and were affected by the floods would be given Rs. 5000, a saree ad a dhoti. While ‘Kabali’ makers were apparently going to release new posters from the film, his other highly anticipated movie ‘Enthiran 2’ was supposed to mark its beginning on the auspicious day of the superstar’s birthday.
Chennai: With water receding from most areas in Chennai and its suburbs, sanitation and conservancy staff face the mammoth task of eradicating one lakh tonnes of stinking rubbish littering the streets as vibrant sunshine additional eased the state of affairs.
This year’s deluge – which experts linked to the El Nino weather pattern, when the waters of the Pacific Ocean get warmer than usual – caught Chennai completely unprepared. He suggested that they help out in relief work instead.
I was concentrating on giving directions to fans club members on flood relief works.
Southern Railway on Saturday announced operation of a special train from Chennai Beach Station to Bengaluru, while the reverse journey will be undertaken on Sunday. Air India Express commenced global flights.
The National Disaster Response Force, a specialist federal unit set up to handle emergencies, would send 20 more teams in addition to the 28 already on the ground, Mishra said.
Chennai: After a flood-warning issued by the district administration in Tirunelveli, the government had started evacuating people from the interiors, especially around Tamirabarani river.
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Rescue and evacuation services have employed boats and helicopters to bring people to safety.
