Chennai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 12.87 metric tonnes of smuggled Red Sanders logs worth approximately Rs 7.72 crore at Chennai Port. The logs, intended for export to Malaysia, were concealed in a container declared to contain paper laminate rolls. The seizure was made between November 9 and 11, following an intelligence-led Read More…
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Heavy Rains Lash Chennai as Northeast Monsoon Intensifies in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Heavy rains lashed Chennai and neighbouring districts as the northeast monsoon became active in Tamil Nadu, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said on Sunday. Several parts of the city witnessed intense rainfall on Saturday night, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting traffic. North Chennai bore the initial brunt of the downpour, recording 6 cm to Read More…
Tamil Nadu on High Alert as Torrential Rains Flood Chennai and Tiruvallur
Tamil Nadu is reeling under the impact of relentless, heavy rainfall as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal triggers widespread flooding across major districts. Chennai and Tiruvallur have been placed under a Red Alert, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of very heavy downpours until Tuesday morning. As a precaution, all Read More…
Indian Air Force Training Aircraft Crashes Near Chennai; Pilot Safe
Chennai: An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed during a routine training flight near Tiruporur, close to Tambaram in Tamil Nadu. The aircraft had taken off from the Tambaram Air Force Station and crashed within minutes of takeoff. The aircraft involved in the accident was a PC-7 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft belonging to the Indian Read More…
Cyclone Fengal Weakens Into Depression; Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Witness Heavy Rains
Chennai: Cyclone Fengal, which had posed a significant threat to the southeastern coast of India, has now weakened into a depression. However, heavy rains continue to lash Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing widespread waterlogging and disruptions. Puducherry witnessed unprecedented rainfall, recording 46 cm of rain, the highest in recent history, due to the cyclone’s impact. Read More…
IMD Issues Red Alert for Chennai and Surrounding Districts Amid Heavy Rainfall Warnings
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chennai and neighboring districts, warning of intense rainfall in the coming days. The alert comes as heavy showers are expected to lash the region, with the potential for widespread flooding and disruption to normal life. The IMD has advised residents and authorities to take Read More…