Cyclone Vardah
Lives were saved during cyclones due to world-class equipment: RMC Chennai
Amid the criticism that there was a delay in the forecast on the amount of heavy rainfall that occurred last week, the Regional Meteorological Centre here said it has world-class equipment and because of warning issued huge loss of lives was prevented when cyclones like Vardah, Michaung crossed the Eastern coast. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and a host of leaders from the ruling DMK had claimed that the India Meteorological Department failed to predict the accurate amount of rainfall in its forecast for the southern districts which faced 'historic' rains last week leading to severe flooding. Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, however, countered the comments by Stalin and said the RMC in Chennai has 'modern' equipment and is a 'state-of-the-art' facility and it had forecast 'heavy rains' in southern states well in advance. The RMC Chennai, in a statement, on Sunday said there were media reports that the centre did not have any modern equipment an
 "Lives were saved during cyclones due to world-class equipment: RMC Chennai")
Panneerselvam to meet PM, seeks assistance over Cyclone Vardah
He will also hand over letters requesting the Bharat Ratna award to the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa
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Rs 300 Cr exports loss due to cyclone Vardah: FIEO Chairman, A Sakthivel
Several industrial units were unable to operate as power and water supply were yet to be restored in many areas
 "Rs 300 Cr exports loss due to cyclone Vardah: FIEO Chairman, A Sakthivel")
Cyclone Vardah: Tamil Nadu allocates Rs 500 cr to take up rehabilitation work
Asks Centre to sanction Rs 1,000 cr
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Opposition demands special financial package for cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu
Chidambaram said it should be ensured that ATMs, bank branches are replenished so people can draw money
Cyclone Vardah: Jet Airways to re-accommodate stranded passengers free of cost
Iyer said that as of now, he does not have cancellation numbers of flights flying out of Chennai
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Cyclone Vardah: Tamil Nadu asks Centre to release Rs 1,000 cr for rehabilitation
According to state authorities, the immediate priority is the restoration of electricity supply
Cash is King in Chennai as Vardah leaves debris, damage, dents digital payments
Cyclone Vardah is the first natural disaster after O. Panneerselvam took over as the state Chief Minister
 "Cash is King in Chennai as Vardah leaves debris, damage, dents digital payments")
Cyclone Vardah brings much-needed rains; to boost rice sowing
Rice sowing has been lagging behind in the ongoing rabi season in parts of southern states
 "Cyclone Vardah brings much-needed rains; to boost rice sowing")
Tamil Nadu industries suffer $1-bn loss due to Cyclone Vardah: Assocham
Insurance sector should expedite claim settlements, said the industry body
Cyclone Vardah: Flight operations resume at Chennai airport as city limps back to normalcy
Operations at the airport were suspended on Monday due to gusty winds and heavy rainfall
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A day after cyclone Vardah, a devastated Chennai limps back to normalcy
Ten people have died due to the cyclone which hit Chennai on Monday
Cyclone Vardah: Death toll rises to ten in Tamil Nadu
Operations have resumed at the Chennai airport on Dec 13
 "Cyclone Vardah: Death toll rises to ten in Tamil Nadu")
A day after cyclone Vardah, Chennai looks like a forest
Tuesday has been declared a holiday for all educational institutions in Chennai, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts
 "A day after cyclone Vardah, Chennai looks like a forest")
Cyclone Vardah rips through Chennai, leaves 2 dead
The cyclone was accompanied by heavy to very heavy rains, which left Chennai drenched
Cyclone Vardah: More than 10,000 people rescued in Tamil Nadu
NDMA had asked people in cyclone-hit areas to remain indoors until Dec 13
Airlines come to the rescue of passengers affected by cyclone Vardah
IndiGo said it will offer full refund for those affected passengers travelling to and from Chennai on Dec 12-13
 "Airlines come to the rescue of passengers affected by cyclone Vardah")
Centre assures assistance to cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Vardah ripped through Chennai on Monday, killing two and leaving a wide trail of destruction in its wake
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Four dead in TN as Cyclone Vardah throws life out of gear, thousands evacuated
Thousands of people were evacuated as roaring wind clocking speed of 100 km an hour uprooted trees, tore off hoardings and toppled cars
 "Four dead in TN as Cyclone Vardah throws life out of gear, thousands evacuated")
Cyclone Vardah: Rajnath Singh assures TN of all help
The State machinery has been pressed effectively for rescue and relief work undertaken on a war footing
