Rain batters Chennai

As many as 49,329 people screened through 222 medical camps and 97 mobile clinics on Wednesday.

The city corporation has received 26.59 lakh relief materials so far. It is being distributed to affected families.

Chennai Corporation claimed that it collected 4,890 tonnes of garbage on December 6, 7888 tonnes on December 7, 8069 tonnes on December 8.

Action is being taken to clear an estimated 1 lakh tonnes of additional garbage generated in the city due to rains.

Of the 859 water logged localities, the civic body has drained out flood water from 787 areas. Efforts are on to remove water from the remaining localities with the help of 300 additional pump sets.

Anna university exams will be held from December 15 to January 29. Details about the exams can be checked from the university's website.

Public distribution system (PDS) shops start sales of onions and potatoes in Tamil Nadu. One kilo of onions will cost Rs 28 and potatoes per kg will cost Rs 23.

The following trains from Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore have been cancelled today:Chennai Central- Ahmedabad Navjeevan expressChennai Egmore-Dadhar expressMadurai-Dehdradun express Allapuzha- Danbad expressKanyakymari-Nijamuddin weekly expressThiruvananthapuram-Koraput weekly

Flood information centre will be set up in 14 places in Tamil Nadu and in 100 places in the country, the centre said on Wednesday.

Further, 878 centres will be set up to monitor the flood situation in rivers. At least 500 people have died due to rain in Tamil Nadu. Also, many people have died due to heavy rains that lashed Gujrat, Rajasthan and West Bengal in August.

The following trains from Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore have been cancelled tomorrow.Chennai Central-Andaman ExpressChennai Egmore- Dibrugarh ExpressKanyakumari- Dibrugarh weekly Express

Tamil Nadu government arranges special camps in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur and Cuddalore districts to repair vehicles damaged in rain. The camps will be held from December 12 to 21.

Holiday declared for schools and colleges till December 13 in Chennai, Cuddalore, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts in order to carry out the maintenance work.

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An estimated one lakh tonnes of garbage generated in the city due to floods, Chennai Corporation has so far cleared 10 thousand tonnes of garbage.

Rain expected in coastal areas and southern districts of Tamil Nadu.

Government Officials have started evaluating the extent of flood damage in Chennai.

Moderate to heavy rain expected across coastal districts of Tamil Nadu except Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts.

Software major CTS gives Rs 65 crores, TVS motor Corp gives Rs 5 crores for flood relief.

100 tonnes of potatoes and 75 tonnes of onions procured by TN government from other states. The vegetables will be sold through farm fresh outlets in the state.

Last date for payment of electricity bills extended till January 31 for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Cuddalore districts.

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam touches 142 feet mark for the second time. Officials monitor the water level. Surplus water discharged from the dam.

Flood alert issued in Tuticorin district. Surplus water discharged from Papanasam dam.

The order about half-yearly exams will apply to both private and government-aided schools: J Jayalalithaa

Chennai so far has received 130 per cent more rainfall than normal.

Flood in Tamiraparani river has inundated some important bridges conneting Tirunelveli city with outskirts

Crowd funding platform Ketto has raised Rs 71 lakh in five days for Chennai relief work

Rs 22 crore has been donated by corporates and bankers to CM relief fund today

Congress scion Rahul Gandhi is expected to arrive in Chennai at 3pm, after visiting flood-hit areas in Puducherry and Cuddalore

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss distributes relief materials in flood-hit Manjakuppam in Cuddalore

Rahul Gandhi mobbed by supporters in Puducherry. pic.twitter.com/YbcPkNHG43 — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

Rahul Gandhi mobbed and showered with flower petals by supporters in Puducherry pic.twitter.com/tVlU5sSBxX — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

I came here to see what has happened, with my own eyes

It’s very important that instead of doing politics at this time, we should make sure people of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu are given relief

I came here to see what has happened, with my own eyes: Rahul Gandhi in Puducherry pic.twitter.com/p7knttyAYN — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

Areas flooded due to heavy rains in Ariyankuppam (Puducherry), houses inundated. pic.twitter.com/0xYPVOM4zq — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

Water logging in many areas of Ariyankuppam (Puducherry) due to heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/dsPxy9OIeA — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

Rahul Gandhi reaches Puducherry, will visit flood affected areas.

International flight operations begin at Chennai airport

NGOs distribute food in Aminjikarai locality of Chennai, people queue up. #ChennaiFloods pic.twitter.com/w3hHjNaCzG — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

Coimbatore: Class 5 students contribute 80 towels & Rs. 2800 for Chennai and Cuddalore flood affected victims. pic.twitter.com/v8V3fjfLxM — ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2015

Flood alert issued as heavy rains lash many parts of Interior districts of Tamil Nadu

Rahul to visit rain-hit areas of Puducherry, TN's Cuddalore district today

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will tomorrow visit the rain-hit areas of the union territory of Puducherry and Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. After arriving at Puducherry airport, Gandhi will visit Rodierpet, Riyankuppam, Krimambakkam and a few other areas here and distribute relief materials to the affected people.

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Flood-ravaged Chennai's spirits rose with the sun on Monday as flights took off, trains chugged on and people got back to work.As water receded from many areas, the challenges became clearer - of homeless thousands, the spectre of an epidemic, and the urgency to stitch together badly battered infrastructure.

Due to heavy rain, Dindigul collector has announced holiday in schools tomorrow.

Gujarat CM announces assistance of Rs 5 crores for Tamil Nadu flood victims.

LIC eases claim settlement norms for Tamil Nadu customers

Country's largest insurer LIC has extended concessions and relaxations to policyholders affected by the floods in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

In a separate statement, PNB MetLife said it has set up a dedicated claims helpline for the Tamil Nadu flood victims with Toll free number 18004256969 in an effort to provide relief and assistance to the victims.

Shah Rukh Khan sanctions Rs 1 crore towards flood relief.

Rains to subside in Chennai only after December 12, says Skymet Weather.

UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav announces Rs 25 crore fund for Chennai relief operations.