<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jan 2) visited the southern state of Tamil Nadu and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore ($2.4 billion).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The highlight of the day was the inauguration of the new terminal of the&nbsp;Tiruchirappalli International Airport.&nbsp;The two-level terminal building has been developed at a cost of over Rs 1100 crore. It can serve more than 4.4 million passengers annually and about 3,500 during peak hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I wish that the year 2024 is peaceful and prosperous for everyone. It is a privilege that my first public programme in 2024 is happening in Tamil Nadu. Today's&nbsp;development projects worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore will strengthen Tamil Nadu's progress. I congratulate you for these projects," said PM Modi during the event.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apart from the airport terminal, PM Modi dedicated multiple projects to the nation.&nbsp;These include the project for doubling of 41.4 km Salem–Magnesite Junction–Omalur–Mettur Dam section; project for doubling of rail line section of 160 km from Madurai–Tuticorin; and three projects for rail line electrification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi reflected on the "record expenditure" in the states by the central government, saying in the decade before 2014, states were given Rs 30 lakh crore whereas, in the last 10 years, states have been given Rs 120 lakh crore. TN had also&nbsp;gotten 2.5 times more money in this period, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi also expressed condolences to the people who lost their lives during the recent floods in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later in the day, PM Modi also shared pictures from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli</p>

<p>"It is a matter of immense joy that my first public programme of 2024 took place in the great state of Tamil Nadu and that too among our Yuva Shakti. Here are glimpses from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After his Tamil Nadu visit, PM Modi will be visiting the island union territory of Lakshadweep on Wednesday (Jan 3). He is expected to lay the&nbsp;foundation stone of multiple development projects in the capital Kavaratti, related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jan 2) visited the southern state of Tamil Nadu and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore ($2.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jan 2) visited the southern state of Tamil Nadu and inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stones of several projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore ($2.4 billion). The highlight of the day was the inauguration of the new terminal of the Tiruchirappalli International Airport. The two-level terminal building has been developed at a cost of over Rs 1100 crore. It can serve more than 4.4 million passengers annually and about 3,500 during peak hours. "I wish that the year 2024 is peaceful and prosperous for everyone. It is a privilege that my first public programme in 2024 is happening in Tamil Nadu. Today's development projects worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore will strengthen Tamil Nadu's progress. I congratulate you for these projects," said PM Modi during the event. The new airport terminal building and other connectivity projects being launched in Tiruchirappalli will positively impact the economic landscape of the region. https://t.co/FKafOwtREU — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2024 × Apart from the airport terminal, PM Modi dedicated multiple projects to the nation. These include the project for doubling of 41.4 km Salem–Magnesite Junction–Omalur–Mettur Dam section; project for doubling of rail line section of 160 km from Madurai–Tuticorin; and three projects for rail line electrification. PM Modi reflected on the "record expenditure" in the states by the central government, saying in the decade before 2014, states were given Rs 30 lakh crore whereas, in the last 10 years, states have been given Rs 120 lakh crore. TN had also gotten 2.5 times more money in this period, he added. Watch | Anti-Sanatana speech row: PM Modi's first public comment on Sanatana debate & Udhayanidhi's remarks × PM Modi also expressed condolences to the people who lost their lives during the recent floods in the state. Later in the day, PM Modi also shared pictures from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli "It is a matter of immense joy that my first public programme of 2024 took place in the great state of Tamil Nadu and that too among our Yuva Shakti. Here are glimpses from the convocation at the Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Also read | ‘Unfair for PM Modi to…’: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin defends son's ‘eradicate Sanatan’ remarks After his Tamil Nadu visit, PM Modi will be visiting the island union territory of Lakshadweep on Wednesday (Jan 3). He is expected to lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in the capital Kavaratti, related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Narendra Modi launches projects worth $2.4 billion in Tamil Nadu

Panic struck thousands of residents in a Chennai neighbourhood late Tuesday after an ammonia gas leakage was detected from an underwater pipeline. More than 30 people were hospitalised.

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Panic struck thousands of residents in a Chennai neighbourhood late Tuesday after an ammonia gas leakage was detected from an underwater pipeline. At least 34 hospitalised after leak of liquid ammonia.

India: Ammonia leak in Chennai's Tamil Nadu leave at least 34 hospitalised

Floods in Tamil Nadu leave hundreds stranded. Flash Flood left Tamil Nadu with inundating roads, affecting train services and authorities scrambling to rescue those stranded. Heavy monsoon downpour kills 10 people.

Tamil Nadu: Flood waters begin to recede

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Tamil Nadu floods: Monsoon fury brings more rain to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Floods: Floods in Tamil Nadu leave hundreds stranded. Heavy rain has flooded several parts of Tamil Nadu. Flood left Tamil Nadu with inundating roads, affecting train services and authorities scrambling to rescue those stranded.

Tamil Nadu Floods: Many evacuated, relief materials distributed

Some 800 train passengers have been stranded in the state's Thoothukudi district. Villages, towns, highways and railroads in several regions of southern Tamil Nadu now resemble rivers.

Tamil Nadu rains: Rescue operations underway, IAF air-drops relief material

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<p>With extremely heavy rainfall having pounded the southernmost region of Tamil Nadu, southern India, a flood-like situation prevails particularly in the Tirunelveli(Nellai) and Thoothukudi(Tuticorin) districts. The Indian Navy, Air Force, Coast Gurd and National Disaster Response Force have been pressed into action for carrying out the rescue and relief operations. The aforementioned Forces are providing aid to civil authority(as per the request of Tamil Nadu Government), by carrying out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The extreme weather in the region is owing to a cyclonic circulation in the southeast Bay of Bengal, in the areas of Sri Lanka and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. On Sunday and Monday, these regions were at the receiving end of unprecedented amounts of rainfall, leading to a flood-like situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to private weather blogger Tamil Nadu Weatherman, Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi has recorded 932mm rainfall in 24hours. It is mentioned that the district received entire annual rainfall in a single day. "This is the highest ever rainfall recorded in plains ever in Tamil Nadu in 24hours and the second highest rainfall after the Kakkachi(Manjolai) 965mm recorded in 1992," said the X post of Tamil Nadu Weatherman.  </p>

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<p>Indian Coast Guard alone has deployed six Disaster Relief teams in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, in addition to an Offshore Patrol Vessel with an on-board helicopter that are monitoring the situation at sea and shore locations. As the airport in the district has been closed, the ICG is positioning its Dornier Aircraft and an ALH Mk3 helicopter at the nearest airport in Madurai, in order to support rescue and relief efforts and transportation of NDRF personnel from Chennai. The ICG has also sent a rescue diver team with paddle boats, kayaks with an additional Disaster relief team to Thoothukudi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has deployed 10 teams (of 25 members each) across the two affected districts. The teams have been moved from the NDRF 04 Battalion at Arakkonam, near Chennai. The Indian Air Force Southern Air Command has tasked the MI-17V5 helicopters from the Sulur Air Force Station in Western Tamil Nadu, to carry out the relief operations.</p>

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<p>Indian Navy has deployed both ground and aerial rescue teams to aid the flood relief operations by the local administration. The Navy has rescued 42 personnel and it included three pregnant women. The Indian Army has rescued more than 130 persons, including pregnant women and infants. The rescue efforts by the Forces and the civil administration are expected to continue on Tuesday as well.&nbsp;</p>


With extremely heavy rainfall having pounded the southernmost region of Tamil Nadu, southern India, a flood-like situation prevails particularly in the Tirunelveli(Nellai) and Thoothukudi(Tuticorin) districts.

With extremely heavy rainfall having pounded the southernmost region of Tamil Nadu, southern India, a flood-like situation prevails particularly in the Tirunelveli(Nellai) and Thoothukudi(Tuticorin) districts. The Indian Navy, Air Force, Coast Gurd and National Disaster Response Force have been pressed into action for carrying out the rescue and relief operations. The aforementioned Forces are providing aid to civil authority(as per the request of Tamil Nadu Government), by carrying out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) operations. The extreme weather in the region is owing to a cyclonic circulation in the southeast Bay of Bengal, in the areas of Sri Lanka and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. On Sunday and Monday, these regions were at the receiving end of unprecedented amounts of rainfall, leading to a flood-like situation. According to private weather blogger Tamil Nadu Weatherman, Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi has recorded 932mm rainfall in 24hours. It is mentioned that the district received entire annual rainfall in a single day. "This is the highest ever rainfall recorded in plains ever in Tamil Nadu in 24hours and the second highest rainfall after the Kakkachi(Manjolai) 965mm recorded in 1992," said the X post of Tamil Nadu Weatherman.   Daring airlift ops by #IndianNavy ALH Mk3 helicopter, amid floods in South #TamilNadu #TamilNaduRains #Nellai #NellaiRains #NellaiFloods 3 pregnant women are among the 42 rescued by @indiannavy Ground and air teams are supporting #TNGovt flood relief & rescue efforts.. pic.twitter.com/UngwGf1XtR — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 18, 2023 × Also read | India: Advisory issued to States amid recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and new variant concern Indian Coast Guard alone has deployed six Disaster Relief teams in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, in addition to an Offshore Patrol Vessel with an on-board helicopter that are monitoring the situation at sea and shore locations. As the airport in the district has been closed, the ICG is positioning its Dornier Aircraft and an ALH Mk3 helicopter at the nearest airport in Madurai, in order to support rescue and relief efforts and transportation of NDRF personnel from Chennai. The ICG has also sent a rescue diver team with paddle boats, kayaks with an additional Disaster relief team to Thoothukudi. The National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has deployed 10 teams (of 25 members each) across the two affected districts. The teams have been moved from the NDRF 04 Battalion at Arakkonam, near Chennai. The Indian Air Force Southern Air Command has tasked the MI-17V5 helicopters from the Sulur Air Force Station in Western Tamil Nadu, to carry out the relief operations. Also watch | India: 78 MPs suspended from Indian parliament for unruly behaviour Indian Navy has deployed both ground and aerial rescue teams to aid the flood relief operations by the local administration. The Navy has rescued 42 personnel and it included three pregnant women. The Indian Army has rescued more than 130 persons, including pregnant women and infants. The rescue efforts by the Forces and the civil administration are expected to continue on Tuesday as well.

South Tamil Nadu floods: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, NDRF pressed into action

<p><strong>Chennai rains:&nbsp;</strong>Several districts in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu were battered by the after-effects of Cyclone Michaung on Monday (Dec 18), with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting further rainfalls over the next 2-3 days.</p>

<p>Heavy rains lashed four southern districts of the state, especially Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, where the three armed forces of the country had to join forces with the Tamil Nadu government to step up the rescue efforts.</p>

<p>At least three casualties were recorded in Tirunelveli district.&nbsp;Due to the floods, approximately 800 train passengers were stranded at Srivaikuntam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, an official was quoted as saying on Monday.</p>

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<p>To deal with the ‘unprecedented situation,’ as declared by the state government, choppers of the Indian Air Force from Sulur Air Base were called in.</p>

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<p>The rains were so intense that some regions in the state received a historic 95cm rainfall in less than 24 hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Union asked to send more help</strong></h2>

<p>Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who hails from Tamil Nadu, requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide additional rescue and aid resources to the state to help boost relief work.</p>

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<p>Chief Minister MK Stalin deployed nine ministers and a battery of IAS officers to swiftly take up rescue and relief operations in the districts.</p>

<p>He is also poised to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday at noon to discuss the situation in the southern districts.</p>

<p>“We are now in a challenging situation. We need to immediately rescue people affected by the unprecedented floods,” he was quoted as saying.</p>

<h2><strong>IMD’s weather prediction</strong></h2>

<p>The IMD on Tuesday (Dec 19) predicted very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu and Kerala during the next 2-3 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-records-coldest-morning-of-the-season-temperature-to-drop-further-in-the-coming-week-says-imd-668442"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India capital Delhi records coldest morning of season; temperature to drop further this week, says IMD</strong></a></p>

<p>As per IMD Chennai, heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Toothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, and Sivaganga districts of Tamil Nadu while heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal area.</p>

<h2><strong>Major reservoirs brimming</strong></h2>

<p>Owing to the heavy rainfall, major reservoirs in the two southern states were on the verge of reaching their full potential.</p>

<p>Pechiparai and Perunchani reservoirs in Kanyakumari received good inflows, taking the storage level to 91.77 per cent and 94.70 per cent respectively.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chennai rains: Several districts in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu were battered by the after-effects of Cyclone Michaung on Monday (Dec 18), with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting further rainfalls over the next 2-3 days.

Chennai rains: Several districts in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu were battered by the after-effects of Cyclone Michaung on Monday (Dec 18), with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting further rainfalls over the next 2-3 days. Heavy rains lashed four southern districts of the state, especially Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, where the three armed forces of the country had to join forces with the Tamil Nadu government to step up the rescue efforts. At least three casualties were recorded in Tirunelveli district. Due to the floods, approximately 800 train passengers were stranded at Srivaikuntam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, an official was quoted as saying on Monday. Fancy your office on the river?!! Homes and businesses inundated as heavy rains continue to lash #TamilNadu #India #flood #Tirunelveli #rain #flashflood #viral #Tamizh #weather #climate #बाढ़ #Nellairains #Nellaifloods #Thoothukudi #மழை #வெள்ளம் #Chennai #Nagercoil #Kanyakumari… pic.twitter.com/XgeEm3DuJH — Earth42morrow (@Earth42morrow) December 19, 2023 × To deal with the ‘unprecedented situation,’ as declared by the state government, choppers of the Indian Air Force from Sulur Air Base were called in. “23 MLI” troops under Dakshin Bharat Area #IndianArmy @IaSouthern assisted over 100 people (55 ladies incl. a pregnant woman & 19 children incl. 03 infants) near Tuticorin in moving to safe zones, post heavy rains today. Needed ones were provided medicare & life support. @adgpi pic.twitter.com/HkwcHJogpk — Defence PRO Chennai (@Def_PRO_Chennai) December 18, 2023 × The rains were so intense that some regions in the state received a historic 95cm rainfall in less than 24 hours. Union asked to send more help Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who hails from Tamil Nadu, requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide additional rescue and aid resources to the state to help boost relief work. Watch: Modernising India's telecom sector, know all about the bill × Chief Minister MK Stalin deployed nine ministers and a battery of IAS officers to swiftly take up rescue and relief operations in the districts. He is also poised to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday at noon to discuss the situation in the southern districts. “We are now in a challenging situation. We need to immediately rescue people affected by the unprecedented floods,” he was quoted as saying. IMD’s weather prediction The IMD on Tuesday (Dec 19) predicted very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu and Kerala during the next 2-3 days. Also read: India capital Delhi records coldest morning of season; temperature to drop further this week, says IMD As per IMD Chennai, heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Toothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, and Sivaganga districts of Tamil Nadu while heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal area. Major reservoirs brimming Owing to the heavy rainfall, major reservoirs in the two southern states were on the verge of reaching their full potential. Pechiparai and Perunchani reservoirs in Kanyakumari received good inflows, taking the storage level to 91.77 per cent and 94.70 per cent respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Chennai rains: Three dead, 800 stranded on railway station; IMD predicts more rainfall

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Some 800 train passengers have been stranded in the state's Thoothukudi district.Villages, towns, highways and railroads in several regions of southern Tamil Nadu now resemble rivers.

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Tamil Nadu state in South India is facing torrential rain troubles again. Large parts of the state are hit with major roads in several places underwater experts say the flood-like situation is being caused by what is called a cyclonic circulation.

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Several parts of Chennai city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are still heavily water-logged after cyclone Michaung.

Chennai reels under waterlogging and rains

Several parts of Chennai City in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are still heavily water-logged after cyclone Michaung. In Chennai, weather officials predicted moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in several districts of Tamil Nadu and light rain in some others. Relief operations are currently underway while schools and colleges remain shut for the fifth day.

Cyclone Michaung aftermath: Chennai schools and colleges shut for 5th day

Rescue and relief operations continue in flooded or waterlogged parts of Chennai city and adjoining regions as of Thursday afternoon, despite it being more than 60hours since the last spell of rain, as a result of the severe cyclonic storm Michaung. The city has been experiencing bright and sunny weather since Tuesday. Teams of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force(IAF), Indian Navy(IN), Indian Coast Guard(ICG) and National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) continue have been rendering humanitarian aid and assistance to the people, on the request of the Tamil Nadu government.

Cyclone Michaung updates: Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh reel under floods

Flood-hit residents of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are grappling with stagnant water and power disruptions two days after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in the capital and neighbouring district. Normal life came to a standstill in Chennai.

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Disruptions have hit Apple's supply chain as heavy rains and Cyclone Michaung created chaos in Chennai in India. Foxconn and Pegatron, major iPhone manufacturers have temporarily halted production at their facilities, affecting Apple's output.

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The Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are on orange alert for cyclone Michaung. Rains lashed parts of Southern India as a tropical Cyclone began its approach towards the region. Both states are bracing themselves for the Cyclone to make landfall on December 5th.

Cyclone Michaung: Strong winds, heavy rain batter Andhra Pradesh

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Cyclone Michaung floods: Tamil Nadu declares holiday for schools in Chennai

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, severe cyclonic storm Michaung is expected to make landfall close to Bapatla in south Andhra Pradesh coast within the next four hours. During landfall, Michaung is expected to bring gales with speeds of 90 – 100 km per hour, gusting up to 110 kmph.

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In view of possible heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Michaung over the Bay of Bengal, all the primary, upper primary, high school and anganwadi centre shall remain closed on 6th December 2023: Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Gajapati.

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In view of possible heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Michaung over the Bay of Bengal, all the primary, upper primary, high school and anganwadi centre shall remain closed on 6th December 2023: Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Gajapati

Cyclone Michaung Updates: Odisha, Andhra and Tamil Nadu declares holiday in view of cyclonic storm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that his government was taking all necessary measures on a war-footing to provide relief in the wake of Cyclone Michaung disrupting normal life. Relief measures in rain-affected regions are being implemented immediately, with various department personnel, including police, fire, and rescue, being deployed in large numbers as a preventive mechanism, he stated.

Cyclone Michaung : Govt taking all measures on war-footing, says TN CM Stalin

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai floods disrupt iPhone manufacturing at Foxconn & Pegatron | World DNA

Heavy rains lashed parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday (Dec 4) under the influence of cyclonic storm 'Michaung'. The state government has issued an alert to the eight districts as it nears the southern coastal region before landfall. An alert was issued to the districts of Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada.

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