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Why Chennai floods every year, and why no government will solve it

When the water recedes, leaving death and destruction in its wake, there’s only one question – why does Chennai flood, year after year, and why is nothing done about it?

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Cyclone Michaung | Here is all you need to know about vehicle insurance claims

Flood-damaged vehicles are covered under motor insurance policies. Claims can be made for own damage, third-party liability, and total loss. Add-ons like zero depreciation and engine protection are recommended. Home insurance claims require photos, receipts, and repair estimates. Read policy docs carefully to know inclusions, exclusions, deductibles, and claim procedures.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung effect: Chennai continues to reel under waterlogging; Defence Minister to conduct aerial survey today

Several areas in Chennai continued to reel under severe waterlogging conditions on Thursday caused due to heavy rainfall in the region following Cyclone Michaung's landfall two days ago. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Provide ₹10,000 as flood relief to each family: Ramadoss

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2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

Authorities in Oregon are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

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Industries slowly resume operations, MSMEs continue to stay away from work

MSMEs in Chennai and surrounding regions remain closed due to flooding. Many factories operated with 50% workforce as workers in flood-affected areas could not commute. TN Small & Tiny Industries Association requested assistance from CM as losses run into crores. Automobile firms resumed ops, offering 50% discount on insurance claims.…

The Hindu

Provide proper financial aid to cyclone victims, CM tells officials

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy directs officials to restore normalcy in cyclone-affected districts. He urges them to provide financial aid, ration, power supply, roads and sanitation to victims. He announces ₹30 lakh ex gratia for family of constable who died in line of duty. Govt to support all staff involved in…

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Hundreds Dead, Thousands Displaced As Torrential Rain Hits Parts Of East Africa

The extreme weather has been attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon.

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No system to evaluate racecourse levee before floods

A former Federal Court judge is concerned there are no measures to assess whether or not a racecourse flood levee was working properly.

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Atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

The Independent UK

Great escape from a submerging SUV in a Chennai subway: a first person account

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung: Officials told to fast-track relief operations

In Tirupati, Special Officer J. Syamala Rao visited flood-prone areas and reviewed relief efforts. 17 relief camps have been set up, 1,293 persons shifted, 20 NDRF personnel deployed. MLA B. Karunakar Reddy and MCT Commissioner D. Haritha visited submerged areas, ensuring govt. support. APSPDCL pegs loss at ₹15 crore, 360…

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Michaung: T.N. to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from Union govt.

TN CM Stalin seeks ₹5,000cr relief from Centre for torrential rain damage. 7 deaths reported due to rain, compared to 199 in 2015. CM visits relief camps, distributes relief material. Appreciates solidarity from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. TN govt's meticulous planning & implementation helped Chennai escape greater fury.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Kerala will extend all support to cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the State will extend help to flood-hit Tamil Nadu. He also welcomed T.N. Prathapan MP’s notice for adjournment motion in Parliament against Centre’s “hostility”. He said the LDF will have a candidate in Wayanad and BJP won’t make any impact in Thrissur. To improve…

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Eight Dead As Cyclone Batters India's Southeast Coast

Chest-high waters surged down the streets of India's southern city Chennai on Tuesday with eight people killed in intense floods as Cyclone Michaung was set to make landfall on the southeast coast.

Evening Standard

London long-distance train passengers face delays as heavy rain leads to flood warnings

Railway lines between Edinburgh and Newcastle have been blocked by flooding

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Chennai, surrounding areas marooned as Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc; country has rejected negativity, don’t vent anger of defeat in Parliament, PM Modi tells Opposition, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 04, 2023

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Death toll rises as Tanzania reels from flooding, landslides

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa says at least 63 people died in flooding unleashed by heavy rainfall over the weekend.

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Cyclone Michaung | Chennai, surrounding areas marooned as Michaung wreaks havoc

Pounded by relentless rain under the impact of Cyclone Michaung, Chennai and its neighbouring districts were marooned, reviving haunting memories of the December 2015 floods

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung: Road link between A.P.-Tamil Nadu hit as many stretches on National Highway inundated

With heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Michaung lashing Nellore district for the last two days, the road link between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu has been hit as several stretches on the National Highway were submerged on December 4 (Monday). Traffic was disrupted as vehicles were stranded on the highway.

Al Jazeera

Floods, landslides kill dozens in northern Tanzania

East Africa has been hit for weeks by torrential rain and flooding linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.

The Hindu

126 flood-prone areas identified in three T.N. districts brace for impending cyclone

Vellore, Ranipet & Tiruvannamalai districts have ramped up safety measures in 126 flood-prone areas. Residents asked to move to safer places & not venture out. Control rooms, helplines & relief camps set up. Trees & Tangedco poles damaged in Ranipet. Light rain in Tiruvannamalai & Tirupattur. Thiruvalluvar Univ. exam postponed.

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Two years after silt and mud trashed them, Northern Rivers schools rise from ruin

Dave Lees, principal of the newly rebuilt Mullumbimby public school, vividly recalls the emotion of his first visit to assess the flood damage

The Hindu

Yettinahole trial run leaves human habitats flooded in Sakleshpur

Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project trial run caused flooding in Sakleshpur taluk, damaging houses, coffee beans, and a road. Locals blamed officers for the damage and raised doubts over quality of work. Project officers and MLA visited spots, assured repair work, and stopped trial run. To ensure efficiency, experts will…

The Hindu

A ‘raised’ house at Goureesapattom poses uneasy questions

A Goureesapattom resident’s bid to save his house at Goureeshapattom from ruinous flooding during rain by raising it three feet has turned the spotlight on the plight of an entire urban neighbourhood in the State capital.

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