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3 December 2015, 22:47 PM
In view of Chennai floods banks are requested to ensure ATMs are functional. Alternative mechanisms like mobile ATM, ATM vans and mobile ATMs mounted on boats may be used: Dept of Financial Services
3 December 2015, 22:10 PM
Also Read: Declare Chennai rain as 'national disaster': Congress to govt
3 December 2015, 22:08 PM
At least 269 people have lost their lives in Chennai floods till now.
3 December 2015, 20:28 PM
Constant monitoring situation,rain affected areas by us.Providing best possible help in this hour of serious crisis https://t.co/4peEq0xzvX
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 20:27 PM
Maharashtra government extends supports to Tamil Nadu. CM Devender Fadnavis expresses solidarity.
Also Read: Jayalalithaa seeks Rs.5,000 crore, Modi gives Rs.1,000 crore
3 December 2015, 20:27 PM
This facility is available for emergency exits from Chennai. Therefore no check-in baggage is allowed: Mahesh Sharma
3 December 2015, 20:09 PM
Six flights tomorrow and six flights day after will leave from INS Rajali to go to various places. Charges will be Rs.1000/ticket and Rs.2000/ticket depending on the destination, charges applied to avoid an overload/stampede: Mahesh Sharma (MoS, Civil Aviation)
3 December 2015, 19:23 PM
#ChennaiFloods: Helpline Numbers by #IndianArmy https://t.co/8Yptfe5QTY
— PIB India (@PIB_India) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 20:03 PM
Given the alarming situation in TN have ordered the suspension of toll collection on all NHs in the state till Dec 11, 2015. Order has been issued to ease rescue, relief and rehab operations being undertaken by various central and state agencies: Nitin Gadkari.
Also Read: Centre suspends toll collection on NHs in Tamil Nadu
3 December 2015, 19:23 PM
Our helicopters survey areas & giving info to admin as to where they can expect problems: Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Eastern Naval Command told ANI
3 December 2015, 19:22 PM
Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha has chaired a meeting of National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review the flood situation in TN. He has asked the concerned ministries to provide assistance in coordinated manner to state government and ensure rescue and evacuation is priority.
3 December 2015, 17:49 PM
No rain in T Nagar and Saidapet areas of Chennai for the last four hours.
3 December 2015, 17:49 PM
I have seen the damage and misery caused by the extremely heavy rainfall: PM
We are all pained by the devastation in TN. Took stock of the damage, on the ground & through an aerial survey. pic.twitter.com/veEdDipooV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 16:59 PM
Rs 1000 crore assistance is over and above the Rs 940 crore which was released earlier: PM Modi
Also Read: Tamil Nadu floods: PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore for relief work
3 December 2015, 16:54 PM
PM Modi has announced Rs 1000 crore assistance for Chennai floods.
"Indian government stands by the people of Tamil Nadu in this crisis," says PM.
PM @narendramodi announces immediate relief of 1000 crore for flood hit Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/246CLEsqc6
— PIB India (@PIB_India) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 16:48 PM
Several people rescued from flood-affected areas have been brought to Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad by IAF aircraft C-17.
3 December 2015, 16:46 PM
PM Modi has met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. She has apprised him about the situation.
3 December 2015, 16:24 PM
Indian Metrological Department (IMD) director general LS Rathore has said that the situation in Chennai is still grim and "we cannot presume that the city is out of danger".
"We cannot presume that Chennai is now out of danger, but central Tamil Nadu coast is more vulnerable," Rathore said.
"There is light rainfall since morning, coastal areas are badly hit. There is heavy rain in Pondicherry and Nagapattinam," he added.
3 December 2015, 16:19 PM
There is light rainfall since morning, coastal areas badly hit-LS Rathore,MeT Dept #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/Hoznvd3dlc
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 16:05 PM
Train traffic has been hit and will take time to restore-Suresh Prabhu, Railway Minister #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/RknYeD8VGj
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 15:41 PM
Also Read: Over hundred people rescued; pregnant woman airlifted
3 December 2015, 15:37 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at INS Rajali in Arakkonam. #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/wm4bc5jdEv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 15:31 PM
If ppl want to cancel Chennai tickets then till Dec 15 there will be no cancellation charge-Ashwini Lohani,Air India pic.twitter.com/JYIAnZRrmn
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 15:32 PM
ANI is reporting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the INS Rajali in Arakkonam. It may be noted that INS Rajali naval base is functioning as a makeshift airport in view of the flooding at Chennai International Airport.
3 December 2015, 15:30 PM
PM Narendra Modi, who will tour flood-affected areas in Chennai and neighbouring districts today, is expected to arrive in Tamil Nadu shortly.
3 December 2015, 15:15 PM
Air India will operate special flight A320 from Hyderabad to Arakkonam Naval Base to evacuate stranded passengers.
3 December 2015, 15:00 PM
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3 December 2015, 14:20 PM
There's also plan to airlift civilians frm flood affected areas&bring them to Hyderabad:Suresh Badyal #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/yBgMbtKOHp
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 14:15 PM
Since y’day evening whole night,IAF C-17s hv been flying carrying NDRF teams:Suresh Badyal,1st Air Officer Commanding,Air Force Stn Begumpet
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 14:00 PM
Relief supplies & Indian Army team leaving to Arrakkonam from AF station Begumpet pic.twitter.com/SQQvefIbRA
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 13:28 PM
BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava says they are offering their landline customers in Chennai free calls to any network anywhere in country for next one week.
For mobile network customers, they can talk to any BSNL customer - calls, SMS absolutely free for next one week, Shrivastava adds.
3 December 2015, 12:50 PM
Facebook this morning activated its hugely-popular Safety Check feature in Chennai for the flood-affected. The tool allows people to mark themselves as "safe" from the floods. It is a unique way to let your near and dear ones know that you are safe.
3 December 2015, 12:40 PM
Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan says they have deployed ships, aircraft and personnel in Chennai to carry out relief and rescue operations.
INS Airavat has also reached Chennai with relief supply, the Navy chief says, adding naval personnel have been distributing food packets.
"We carried out an innovative survey of the flood-affected areas using UAVs where we could in order to assist the state administration. INS Rajali has been activated and all relief material as well as civil flights are operating from our corner," Admiral Dhowan said.
3 December 2015, 12:34 PM
INS Airavat on its way from Vizag with diving teams and boats, has now reached Chennai. #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/lVKGOwTKZT
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 12:33 PM
After 48 hours, though there is reduction in intensity of rainfall but we don't see total secession of rainfall for the next 5 to 6 days - IMD
3 December 2015, 12:30 PM
Rainfall will also forecast for southern coastal Andhra Pradesh districts like Chittoor and Nellore - Rathore
3 December 2015, 12:29 PM
WATCH: 1 food packet lands on rooftop, woman signals to IAF chopper to not drop more saying its sufficient pic.twitter.com/5d0H0DTY05
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 12:20 PM
Chennai Railway station has been shut due to waterlogging, Rajnath Singh tells Parliament.
3 December 2015, 12:25 PM
LS Rathore, DG, IMD, says in the next 48 hours, entire Tamil Nadu coast is going to receive fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.
"And at a few places extremely heavy rainfall," Rathore stated.
3 December 2015, 12:17 PM
According to Rajnath Singh, the death toll so far in Tamil Nadu rains is 269.
3 December 2015, 12:15 PM
Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the present spell of rainfall has broken the record of past 100 years.
"The MeT department has predicted heavy rainfall for the next 2 to 3 days. About 40% of the mobile and telephone connections are not working due to floods," Rajnath said.
"PM Modi will do an aerial survey today and appropriate steps will be taken after that," Rajnath added.
The minister further told the Lok Sabha that out of NDRF's 30 teams, two have been deployed in Pondicherry.
3 December 2015, 12:00 PM
ANI is reporting that light showers have started in Koyambedu, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar and Ekkaduthangal areas of Chennai.
3 December 2015, 11:53 AM
IAF chopper drops food packets for stranded locals in Chennai #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/g7IHuRnzIT
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 11:53 AM
Even a prepared government can't handle rainfall of such a magnitude - Rathore
3 December 2015, 11:50 AM
El Nino and intense Northeast Monsoon main causes behind the unprecedented Chennai rains - Rathore
3 December 2015, 11:49 AM
Focus will be on northern Tamil Nadu in the next 48 hours, says IMD director general LS Rathore in a press conference.
3 December 2015, 11:45 AM
Aerial view of #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/Ovnmy3FUTA
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 11:45 AM
Leaving for Chennai to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 11:45 AM
IAF airlift 200 stranded people from Chennai,being brought to Air base in Begumpet(Telangana) #ChennaiFloods
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 3, 2015
3 December 2015, 11:39 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just tweeted that he will be leaving for Chennai shortly to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods there.
