Vardah

Cyclone Vardah hits Kollywood: After demonetisation, Jayalalithaa death, industry hit by new storm

Kollywood is struggling under the effects of demonetisation, the aftermath of Jayalalithaa's demise and now, cyclone Vardah

Cyclone Vardah: At least three killed, more than 10,000 rescued by NDRF in Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Vardah crossed the Chennai coast and ripped through the city killing three and leaving a trail of destruction in the form of 4,000 uprooted trees, damaged roof sheets and more.

Cyclone Vardah: Normal life hit in Tamil Nadu, schools, colleges to remain shut on Tuesday

Heavy rains accompanied by high- velocity winds pounded the city and coastal districts of north Tamil Nadu as severe cyclonic storm "Vardah" commenced its landfall through the coast, killing two persons and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people from low-lying areas.

Cyclone Vardah brings Chennai's vulnerabilities to the fore, reminds residents of 2015 floods

Vardah has brought the vulnerability of Chennai to the fore again. Though the government did undertake de-silting of water bodies and removal of encroachments, they were not full-fledged measures.

Cyclone Vardah inspires Rajinikanth memes: Storm is superstar 'blowing out birthday candles'

While coastal Andhra Pradesh, north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are experiencing heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Vardah, there are some who seem to have found humour in the situation — especially since the storm has coincided with the birthday of superstar Rajinikanth.

Cyclone Vardah: Storm moves further, expected to make landfall near Chennai

Chennai and its suburbs continue to receive rains since Sunday night with severe cyclonic storm set to cross close to the coast here on Monday afternoon, said weather department.

Cyclone Vardah: Andaman requests air sorties to evacuate tourists in Havelock island, send supplies

With Cyclone Vardah intensifying in the Bay of Bengal the Andaman and Nicobar administration on Thursday requested the Defence Ministry to provide air sorties to expedite the movement of tourists trapped in Havelock Island