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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 25, 2025, 17:31:35 IST

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Rain batters Chennai

Life continues to be difficult as MET department has predicted more rains in the city in the next 48 hours. Many areas in the city still remain submerged. Stay with us for live updates and news.

15:20 (IST) Dec 05

We've started free bus services for people which runs every 8 hours: Rajender Kataria, MD of KSRTC

15:12 (IST) Dec 05

#ChennaiRains Rescue operation by IAF Mi-17V-5 pic.twitter.com/RSfU7iLIRG — Rajat Pandit (@rajatpTOI) December 5, 2015

15:02 (IST) Dec 05

Ships loaded with relief and rescue material being offloaded by Indian Navy #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/aUlyyPA8vS — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

15:01 (IST) Dec 05

Singapore has contributed $75,000 to assist those affected by the devastating flood in Chennai, country's foreign affairs ministry said.

14:48 (IST) Dec 05

Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Vice Admiral Satish Soni on Saturday asserted that the Navy is committed to the relief operations across flood-hit Tamil Nadu adding that the city is returning to normalcy at a very fast rate.

14:44 (IST) Dec 05

Today we cancelled around 131 trains. There have been around 500 cancellations since the first day of flooding: Anil Saxena, Railway PRO

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14:43 (IST) Dec 05

We are running many special trains. Yesterday, we ran 22 special trains and today we have planned 10 specials: Anil Saxena, Railway PRO

14:42 (IST) Dec 05

Water has started receding from our tracks at many places, but situation not fully normal-Anil Saxena,Railway PRO pic.twitter.com/wR0GNNPZix — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

14:41 (IST) Dec 05

NDRF undertakes most massive flood relief operation; rescues 16,000

NDRF says it has launched its "most massive" deployment so far as it pressed into service 50 rescue and relief teams with over 200 boats, rescuing over 16,000 people marooned by the unprecedented rains in the southern metropolis and adjoining areas.

(PTI)

14:24 (IST) Dec 05

There is no shortage of fuel in Chennai or its suburbs, where petrol pumps were closed for safety following floods, nation's largest oil marketing firm IOC has said.

13:48 (IST) Dec 05

INS Shakti loaded with relief material and 700 tonnes of drinking water-Satish Soni,Vice Admiral,Navy #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/gmTCZbD6CS — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

13:47 (IST) Dec 05

Arakkonam operating as an aircraft coordination airfield: Satish Soni

13:46 (IST) Dec 05

Our helicopters are doing aerial surveys constantly. Helpline number is 25394240: Vice Admiral (Navy)

13:46 (IST) Dec 05

State govt doing an outstanding job of coordinating all efforts, city returning back to normalcy at a very fast rate: Satish Soni

13:44 (IST) Dec 05

Chennai airport resumes technical flights

Technical flights have started from rain-hit Chennai airport where operations were suspended on Wednesday following flooding but it will take a few days to resume commercial flights, Union minister Mahesh Sharma said.

13:17 (IST) Dec 05

One or two places in coastal districts and in South India districts may receive heavy rainfall-MeT Dept pic.twitter.com/m7moZ8k9S1 — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

13:15 (IST) Dec 05

As far as forecast for next 24 hours is concerned, it is likely to rain at many places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry: MeT

13:14 (IST) Dec 05

As far as Chennai city is concerned, it will be cloudy with few spells of rain-MeT Dept pic.twitter.com/NA6GMN2JB7 — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

13:14 (IST) Dec 05

All banks in flood affected areas in Tamil Nadu will remain open on Sunday and will also offer extended business hours: Finance ministry

12:50 (IST) Dec 05

The following IndianOil fuel stations in Chennai have petrol and diesel stocks as indicated against each:

1 Chennai Fuels, Karayanchavadi - Both Petrol & Diesel 2. S R Mohan, Poonamalee - Both Petrol & Diesel 3. Sri Ganesha Agencies, Thiruverkadu - Both Petrol & Diesel 4. Preeti Service Station, Sholingur - Both Petrol & Diesel 5. Vel R S Petro, Avadi - Both Petrol & Diesel 6. Sri Sapthagiri Enterprises, Thiruninravur - Both Petrol & Diesel 7. Pathy & Co, Nerkundram - Both Petrol & Diesel 8. Arabian Auto Services, Alapakam - Both Petrol & Diesel 9. Gandhi Service Station, Thirutani - Both Petrol & Diesel 10. GPR agencies - Arakonam - Both Petrol & Diesel 11. Bharathi Agencies – Sholingur - Both Petrol & Diesel 12. Alfa, Chetpet - Both Petrol & Diesel 13. Chennai Auto, Kilpauk – Both Petrol & Diesel 14. Raj, Kilpauk - Only Petrol 15. Thanya, Anna Nagar - Both Petrol & Diesel 16. Mahalakshmi, Purasaiwakkam - Both Petrol & Diesel 17. GKS, Anna Nagar - Both Petrol & Diesel 18. Jaya, Ayavavaram - Both Petrol & Diesel 19. Deepam, Ayanavaram - Both Petrol & Diesel 20. Vijayalakshmi, Veppery - Both Petrol & Diesel 21. Spurtank Road, Chetpet - Both Petrol & Diesel 22. Sri Sai Balaji - Only Diesel 23. Prema, Vyasarpadi- Both Petrol & Diesel 24. Kamala, Perambur - Both Petrol & Diesel 25. Sri Tangaratham Murugan, Perambur - Both Petrol & Diesel 26. Anush, Royapuram - Only Diesel 27. Yuvasri Filling Station, Vaikadu - Both Petrol & Diesel 28. Kathirvel Enterprises, Manali - Both Petrol & Diesel 29. Om Service Station, Ambattur - Both Petrol & Diesel 30. Sri Venkateswara Service Station, Ambatur - Both Petrol & Diesel 31. Poornima Agencies, Moolakadai - Both Petrol & Diesel 32. Sri Raghavendra Filling Station, Kolathur - Both Petrol & Diesel 33. Chandhini Enterprises, Kolathur - Both Petrol & Diesel 34. Thirumal Thunai Agencies, Janapanchatram - Both Petrol & Diesel 35. RMK Filling Station, Kavarapetai - Both Petrol & Diesel 36. Sree Venkatnarayana Enterprises, Nallur 37. Kishore Enterprises, Poochiathipet - Both Petrol & Diesel 38. GVN Agencies, Ponneri - - Both Petrol & Diesel 39. Maury Unit 2, Red Hills - Both Petrol & Diesel 40. Srinivasa Agencies, Red Hills - Both Petrol & Diesel 41. Kathirvel Enterprises, Madhavaram - Both Petrol & Diesel 42. Sri Muthuram Agencies, Arambakkam - Both Petrol & Diesel 43. Sri Balaji Agencies, Gummidipoondi – Only Diesel 44. NRP Agencies – Manali - Both Petrol & Diesel 45. Maurya Agencies – Kolathur - Both Petrol & Diesel 46. BALAJI ENTERPRISES, ULLAGARAM-BOTH PETROL AND DIESEL 47. VSV Ags, Kottivakkam - Both petrol and diesel 48. Lalitha fuel centre, Thirumudivakkam- both petrol and diesel 49. Balakrishna Ags, Mmnagar-both petrol and diesel 50. Coco Pallavaram - Both petrol and diesel 51. Pacific Enps, Chromepet- Both petrol and diesel 52. SGP Shrii WDM Ags, Kolapakkam -Both petrol and diesel 53. Hanisha S Stn, Kottivakkam -Both petrol and diesel 54. Kumaran kundram, hastinapuram- both petrol and diesel 55. Padmavathy ags, injambakkam -both petrol and diesel 56. Raghavendra ags, kelambakkam-both petrol and diesel 57. Vasanth enps, kottivakkam-both petrol and diesel

12:41 (IST) Dec 05

Train number 02621 (Chennai Egmore - New Delhi), will leave Chennai Egmore at 10pm today.

12:37 (IST) Dec 05

Dark clouds in the sky and rain at regular intervals continue to worry Chennai residents.

12:30 (IST) Dec 05

Around 8,955 hectare land area under paddy cultivation damaged in Puducherry by unprecedented torrential rain.

12:11 (IST) Dec 05

The severe flooding in Chennai caused by torrential rains is a result of climate change and should be an eye opener for city planners, experts have warned.

11:51 (IST) Dec 05

Heavy rain pounded Puducherry overnight after a short relief. State agencies are finding it tough to carry out rescue operations.

11:02 (IST) Dec 05

Aerial survey by Air Force officials in north Chennai #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/Kxygu4vXJL — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

10:16 (IST) Dec 05

Rainfall resumes in Tambaram #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/H05ABMluhY — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

09:55 (IST) Dec 05

DG NDRF in Kotturpuram (Chennai), NDRF rescue operation in flood affected area. pic.twitter.com/e1n978Aa3w — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

09:54 (IST) Dec 05

Kotturpuram (Chennai): NDRF rescue operation in flood affected area #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/COUixtmy0F — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

09:46 (IST) Dec 05

Our NDRF boys are doing a fantastic job, helping people through various means: DG, NDRF #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/PxBmwE0yV5 — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

09:15 (IST) Dec 05

Once power supply is restored and water evacuation happens, we can restart commercial flight services: Mahesh Sharma, MoS Aviation

09:14 (IST) Dec 05

Commercial flight services cant start at Chennai airport as of now, we should give it 2 days: MSharma, MoS Aviation pic.twitter.com/Cz5QAWxUXq — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

08:27 (IST) Dec 05

Kotturpuram: NDRF team undertakes rescue operation in flood affected area (4.12.15) #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/nGQgFGkEmL — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

08:09 (IST) Dec 05

Locals in Varanasi hold special yajna, pray for relief for #ChennaiFloods victims (4.12.15) pic.twitter.com/x5SRSoXPPc — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

07:56 (IST) Dec 05

We have extensively used social media this time, given out and received real time information which helped us a lot: DG, NDRF

07:55 (IST) Dec 05

We have helped more than 16,000 people: DG, NDRF

We have helped more than 16,000 people reach safety in different parts of the state: DG, NDRF #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/EJjA0knX2N — ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2015

23:24 (IST) Dec 04

Weather update looks okay, hope flight resumes its services and city gets back to its feet: R Ashwin #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/G7F7nlUckj — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

22:53 (IST) Dec 04

Was shocked. Once I come back to Chennai, I will do whatever I can, to help: Murali Vijay #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/Ooo23d3gh6 — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

20:33 (IST) Dec 04

So far, Chennai recieved about 50mm rain today.

20:29 (IST) Dec 04

Things are normalising, water has started to recede: AAI Chairman, RK Srivastava #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/fW9fs696SE — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

19:43 (IST) Dec 04

WATCH: Navy chopper conducts aerial survey and drops food packets for stranded locals #Chennaifloods https://t.co/DnRrOIuW5v — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

19:37 (IST) Dec 04

If there is no further rain, we will start operations(on Chennai airport) from tomorrow-Mahesh Sharma,MoS,Aviation pic.twitter.com/5Os6d4T5Uh — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

19:36 (IST) Dec 04

We have requested all airlines to maintain price cap in this time of crisis: Mahesh Sharma, MoS, Aviation

18:36 (IST) Dec 04

Chennai airport to resume partial ops tomorrow: AAI chairman

17:50 (IST) Dec 04

Rain resumes in several parts of Chennai (Visuals from Royapettah) pic.twitter.com/uGKJpWcJNr — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

17:25 (IST) Dec 04

Waterlogging in various parts of Chennai (Visuals from Shenoy Nagar) #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/jG9urHcYZB — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

17:23 (IST) Dec 04

Home submerged in Chennai due to heavy rains (Visuals from Shenoy Nagar) #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/qKcx8uKESd — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

17:16 (IST) Dec 04

Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore to send around 50000 food packets for #ChennaiFloods victims. pic.twitter.com/w1YXF795Ht — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

15:37 (IST) Dec 04

Water level crosses the danger mark at Koyambedu bridge #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/lvH5pDX3Bo - ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

15:30 (IST) Dec 04

Home submerged in Chennai

Home submerged in Chennai due to heavy rains (Visuals from Shenoy Nagar) #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/qKcx8uKESd — ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2015

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