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Cyclone Ockhi batters Kerala, Tamil Nadu: Nine dead, several fishermen missing; alert issued in Lakshadweep

Nine people were killed as heavy rains and strong winds lashed across Kerala and Tamil Nadu after cyclonic storm Ockhi hit the coast

Cyclone Ockhi wreaks havoc in coastal Kerala, Tamil Nadu; storm to intensify further as it moves towards Lakshadweep

Torrential rains pounded southern districts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Kerala crippling life and claiming eight lives — four each in the two states — as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclonic storm 'Ockhi' on Wednesday.

Chennai weather updates: Cyclone Ockhi to intensify into severe storm by tomorrow morning; wind speed to reach 120 kmph

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a cyclone warning for Lakshadweep islands and parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, saying the regions will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours, according to media reports.

Five die as heavy rains batter Chennai and neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu for second consecutive day

The rains in Chennai played havoc for second consecutive day as schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts were closed.

Chennai rain: Two minor girls electrocuted after stepping on naked wire; three electricity board officials suspended

Two minor girls in Chennai died on Wednesday after being electrocuted in a water logged Kodungaiyur area, according to media reports.