Cyclone Ditwah Deep Depression May Recurve Toward Chennai

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

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The deep depression formed from Cyclone Ditwah is expected to change course and move closer to the north Tamil Nadu coast, raising the possibility of heavy rainfall in and around Chennai. Weather officials have issued alerts for four districts as the system continues to intensify over the Bay

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Cyclone Ditwah Drenches Chennai, Schools, Colleges Shut

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Chennai and its suburbs woke up to the wettest morning of the season on Monday as heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah swept across the region. The downpour disrupted traffic, flooded several neighbourhoods and prompted authorities to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu. Heavy Rain and Weather […]

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Diesel Train Fire Disrupts Services Near Tiruvallur

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

A diesel-laden goods train caught fire near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu early Sunday morning, causing major disruptions to rail services on the Chennai–Arakkonam route. The incident occurred around 5:30 am, prompting immediate action from fire services and railway authorities. Fire Contained, No Casualties Reported Officials confirmed that the fire broke out in one of the

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Chennai Seizes 289 Heavy Vehicles After Schoolgirl’s Death

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

In a strong response to a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a schoolgirl, Chennai city authorities have seized 289 heavy vehicles and barred them from operating on city roads for 100 days. The city’s police and transport departments launched an extensive crackdown targeting overloaded and illegally operating heavy-duty vehicles within urban limits. […]