Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 25, 2025
Get the latest Chennai news updates for December 25, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key administrative developments in the city.
Get the latest Chennai news updates for December 25, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key administrative developments in the city.
Greater Chennai Police deploy 8,000 personnel, barricades, and tech to curb bike racing & drunk driving during Christmas & New Year. Violators face vehicle seizure and fines.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the day's top stories.
Greater Chennai Corporation opens 311 contractual posts under CCUHM. Apply offline by Jan 5, 2026. Roles include Medical Officers, Nurses, Technicians & more.
Stay ahead with the biggest news from Chennai today. Get the latest on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments in the city.
Chennai's Okkiyam Maduvu bridge expansion project, set for completion in September 2025, will widen the waterway to 205m, enhancing flood control post-Cyclone Michaung and improving city connectivity. Read more.
Happy Streets is back in Chennai! Anna Nagar's 2nd Avenue will be traffic-free this Sunday, Dec 21, from 6am to 8.30am for fitness and fun activities. Check details.
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose flood shelter's construction begins in Majuli's Bengana Kalia village, enhancing Assam's disaster resilience. Read about this key infrastructure project.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city on December 18, 2025.
Heavy rains expose Chennai's persistent flood vulnerability. Experts warn encroachments, lost wetlands, and climate change threaten the city despite a Rs 5,000 crore stormwater drain project. Can integrated planning save it?
Chennai enjoys clear skies with a high of 27.5°C, perfect for outdoor plans. While AQI is moderate at 93, sunny winds may improve air quality. Get tips for safe outings.
CAG report reveals major lapses in Bengaluru's flood warning projects, leading to wasteful expenditure and leaving residents vulnerable. Read the full audit findings.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city.
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 17, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial updates.
Chennai enjoys a pleasant start to December with a high of 28.2°C, an 88% chance of evening showers, and excellent air quality (AQI 22). Plan your week with our detailed forecast.
Chennai faces a wet December 5 with 96% rain chance, temps 24-28°C. Good AQI of 22 holds. Weekly outlook & planning tips inside. Plan your week!
Chennai's plan to create a seventh reservoir at Retteri Lake, worth ₹43 crore, is stuck for two years due to encroachments and sewage inflow. The project aimed to add 10MLD water supply.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Greater Chennai Corporation's pre-monsoon work, including expanding stormwater ponds at Guindy Race Course, successfully prevented flooding in several neighbourhoods during recent heavy rains. See how infrastructure made the difference.
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
Heavy overnight showers inundate North Chennai. Parry's Corner records 26.5cm rain, Vyasarpadi & Perambur face severe waterlogging, disrupting life and cutting off key railway stations. Officials cite clogged drains.
Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath leaves 4 dead in Tamil Nadu, inundates vast farmlands. Minister Ramachandran details relief efforts and compensation. Read the full report on the ongoing crisis.
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Cyclone Ditwah's remnants flood Chennai, turning roads into rivers. IMD warns of heavy rainfall until Tuesday. Stay updated on the latest weather crisis.
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
Chennai faces a severe cyclone threat as Ditwah approaches. A red alert is issued, leading to widespread closures of schools and colleges. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings and safety measures.
Cyclone Ditwah surprised Chennai with a wet Monday morning, flooding low-lying areas and causing traffic chaos. IMD issues orange and red alerts. Get the latest forecast and rainfall data.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.