Heavy rains

DNA: Chennai receives heaviest rainfall in a decade, city plunged in despair

Chennai had 246.5 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours which broke the record of November 2005 which saw 142.4 mm, said Thambi Narayanan, deputy director general, meteorological department, Chennai.

Nov 17, 2015, 23:17 PM IST

Puducherry educational institutions to remain closed today following incessant rains

The Union Territory of Puducherry has declared closure of all educational institutions on Monday following incessant rains even as normal life was hit due to the squally weather.

Nov 16, 2015, 09:57 AM IST

Heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains continued to disrupt normal life in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Nov 15, 2015, 16:35 PM IST

Heavy rain leaves 55 dead in Tamil Nadu

Incessant rains and heavy winds have been battering the state for the last few days. Heavy rains inundated many areas in Chennai, throwing normal life out of gear.

Nov 14, 2015, 20:33 PM IST

58 Iraqis died of electrocution during heavy rains: Ministry

Fifty-eight Iraqis died of electrocution during heavy rains and flooding last week, the health ministry said today, illustrating the dangers posed by the country's dilapidated infrastructure.

Nov 06, 2015, 02:56 AM IST

Heavy rains likely in Odisha due to new low pressure area

The northern and southern region of Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours due to formation of new low pressure area over north Andaman sea and adjoining area.

Sep 19, 2015, 16:06 PM IST