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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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 …
Chennai water crisis: A wake-up call for Indian cities
Cities being the powerhouse of our economy, much more is required to make them sustainable and livable
Chennai’s water crisis: A lesson for Indian cities
As India’s urban population is set to increase, the need is to consider water resource availability and carrying capacity of cities in …
Chennai’s water wars
The water-stressed city has been preying for a long time on aquifers in its neighbourhood, with often violent results, an analysis of its civic …
'Crocodiles are affected by low frequency vibrations'
Down To Earth interviews crocodile expert Adam Britton on impact of noise on the breeding and behaviour patterns of crocodilians
Cyclone Mandous: Tamil Nadu on ‘red alert’ tomorrow as IMD predicts extreme rainfall
Chennai in direct path of cyclone; southern Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry coasts may also see significant impact
Did stratospheric warming lead to excessive rainfall in Tamil Nadu?
Each district witnessed a minimum excess precipitation of 400%, said IMD
Women help bring positive outcomes in migration of small-scale fishers
Research explores how closely knit community, Vagaira, helps to develop bond, trust and encourage economic growth
More rainfall in store for Andhra after unusual post-monsoon floods. Here’s what is causing it
The state witnessed a see-saw rainfall pattern since the beginning of October due to global warming
What is killing Chennai’s Olive Ridley turtles?
Small- and large-scale fishers as well as government officials keep shifting blame for the fatalities
