Unauthorized parking on OMR service lanes at key junctions is crippling traffic flow. Residents blame shops, malls, and colleges. Authorities struggle with enforcement despite complaints.
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
Heavy overnight showers inundate North Chennai. Parry's Corner records 26.5cm rain, Vyasarpadi & Perambur face severe waterlogging, disrupting life and cutting off key railway stations. Officials cite clogged drains.
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
A Chennai Metro train stalled in an underground tunnel due to a rare dual battery failure. 25 passengers were safely evacuated. Read details on the incident and CMRL's response.
Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade declares holiday for city schools and colleges on Wednesday. Tiruvallur district schools also closed due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
Chennai faces a severe cyclone threat as Ditwah approaches. A red alert is issued, leading to widespread closures of schools and colleges. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings and safety measures.
Cyclone Ditwah's deep depression brings heavy rainfall to Chennai, causing severe waterlogging in north Chennai. Residents stranded, demand immediate drainage. Latest updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted abruptly between High Court and Central stations due to a technical issue. Passengers were safely evacuated. Services resumed by 6:20am. Details inside.
Cyclone Ditwah surprised Chennai with a wet Monday morning, flooding low-lying areas and causing traffic chaos. IMD issues orange and red alerts. Get the latest forecast and rainfall data.
A 20-year-old with a criminal record was brutally murdered near a temple in Mylapore, Chennai. This marks the second such daylight killing in the area within ten days, prompting heightened police patrols.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones its crucial monthly council meeting for November, merging it with December's session. Councillors express disappointment over stalled civic projects. Details inside.
Cyclone Ditwah brings torrential rain to Chennai, causing severe waterlogging on major roads and highways. Authorities are on high alert. Read for live updates and safety advisories.
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
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Chennai realtors demand state government intervention to stop CMDA from enforcing grid roads plan without proper approval. CREDAI warns of projects stalled, buildings affected.
NHAI's Surapet toll plaza near Chennai earns ₹100 crore annually yet has broken roofs, vandalized toilets, and safety hazards. Commuters demand accountability. Read more.
Cyclone Ditwah disrupts Chennai's election form digitization with only 54% completed. Heavy rains threaten deadline as corporations suspend Sunday camps. Will EC grant extension?
10 dead sea turtles washed ashore in Chennai, raising concerns for olive ridley conservation. Experts cite fishing nets and pollution as key threats. Read more.
Tragic road accidents in Chennai claim 3 lives including 22-year-old nurse Deepika. One critical. Police investigating all incidents. Stay safe on roads.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones Velachery flyover work after CMRL request. The projects overlap by 650m. New construction expected to start in January 2024.
Chennai MTC introduces digital monthly bus passes via Chennai One app, allowing commuters to buy 30-day passes anytime using UPI or cards. Reduce queues and travel smarter!
Chennai's Akkarai junction on ECR becomes weekend nightmare with kilometre-long detours. Residents lose 5-10 minutes despite police claims of reduced congestion. Read full analysis.
Chennai's critical LB Road connecting Adyar to Thiruvanmiyur faces severe congestion due to illegal parking, wrong-side driving and inadequate police presence. Multiple accidents reported as residents struggle daily.
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Chennai Metro's Phase II features a spectacular 413m curved stretch over Kathipara junction, offering aerial city views while maintaining engineering precision. Expected completion by February.