Clear as air

The grim picture of a lung scarred by pollution is of no shock value today. An ailing populace continues to throw up a phlegm of protests. To …

Deafening Noise

Constant exposure to noise can make one deaf. The major culprit is road traffic. Can one avoid noise? It’s difficult. Checking it, however, …

Is Chennai prepared for a severe bout of northeast monsoon rainfall?

At least 6 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Chennai since last week

After rattling Chennai, cyclone Nada to bring rain in Karnataka

Waterlogging was reported in certain low-lying areas due to non-completion of stormwater drain works

Who will provide water security to Chennai?

Chennai is battling sever water crisis with daily water supply of 550 mn l/day against a required 1,200 mn l/d

Can the ‘gist’ city climate plan secure a resilient future for Chennai?    

The hasty manner of putting up draft, seeking public opinion raises doubts about seriousness of planners

Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report

If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government

After killing at least 12 in Tamil Nadu and Andhra, cyclone Vardah moves to Karnataka

The cyclone not only uprooted trees and affected power lines but also destroyed several houses, especially in coastal districts

Chennai may break its own record for November rainfall

Lack of climate-resilient infrastructure and encroachment of water bodies has proved costly as floods ravage Chennai     

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu; IMD red alert for Chennai, 5 other districts

A red alert indicates a downpour of over 204.4 millimetres in 24 hours; Chennai received 215 mm rainfall on November 7  

Chennai managed to mitigate the impact of Cyclone Mandous; here is how

On-ground arrangement to drain storm water, clear trees, repair power lines and warn people may have helped the city to recover quickly  

Déjà vu: Will Chennai see a repeat of 2015 deluge?

Chennai received 215 mm rainfall November 7, the second-highest 24-hour rainfall during the decade

What Chennai (and India) must do to prevent urban flooding

Infrastructure upgradation, coordination between government agencies and nature-based solutions is the mantra to Chennai’s flood woes

Rain reigns in Chennai

Shrinking lake area and blocked drains have reduced Chennai's capacity to drain rainfall runoff

A unique tree park for Chennai

With 300 species of trees, the ‘Forest Genetic Resources Tree Park’ will serve as a unique gene pool for Tamil Nadu’s …

Harvesting rain water

Up to 80 per cent of Chennai's water requirement can be met by harvesting rain water, says a study

Overall mortality rose 41% in Chennai during COVID-19 pandemic

There were 5.18 excess deaths per 1,000 people in Chennai between March 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021: The Lancet

Tamil Nadu stands guard as cyclone Nada approaches

Strong winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Low rain spurred 10% of 1970-2000 migration increase: Report

Water shocks affect not only the number of people who move but also the skills they bring with them

No, Delhi has not sent its smog Chennai's way: Experts

Local, meteorological factors are responsible for Tamil Nadu's capital developing conditions similar to its notorious northern counterpart

A lesson from Ramanujan’s elbow

Ahead of the National Mathematics Day on December 22, here’s a recollection of the life and legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan

This idea helped rescue a city of 3.8 million from a water crisis

When water shortages loomed in Chennai, India, one man’s campaign to conserve rainwater saved the day

Disease outbreak feared due to Chennai floods

A survey done in the city has found that 90 per cent population is unable to access safe water or food

Chennai struggles as rains lash Tamil Nadu for second time in a week

Just weeks ago, Chennai was staring at the possibility of a severe water shortage as storage in reservoirs stood at an abysmal 90 per cent deficit

Guindy National Park: From colonial game reserve to the green lungs of Chennai

With its origins in the colonial Madras Presidency, the Guindy National Park today provides a number of ecosystem services to the people of one …