Chennai news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Chennai today:

Top Stories

  1. Heavy Rainfall Hits Chennai: Chennai received heavy rainfall overnight, with many areas recording over 100 mm of rain. The city's waterlogged streets and flooded low-lying areas have caused inconvenience to commuters. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. Coronavirus Cases Rise in Chennai: Chennai reported 1,444 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the city to 2,44,511. The death toll has risen to 3,644. (Source: Times of India)
  3. Tamil Nadu Government Announces Relief Package: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a relief package of ₹1,000 crore to help farmers affected by the recent floods and drought. (Source: The New Indian Express)

Local News

  1. Chennai Metro Rail Services Disrupted: The Chennai Metro Rail services were disrupted for several hours due to a technical issue. The services have since been restored. (Source: Deccan Chronicle)
  2. Fire Breaks Out in Chennai Market: A fire broke out in a market in Chennai's T Nagar area, causing damage to several shops and stalls. No injuries were reported. (Source: The Hindu)
  3. Chennai Police Crack Down on Traffic Violators: The Chennai police have launched a drive to crack down on traffic violators, issuing over 1,000 challans in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Times of India)

Sports News

  1. Chennai Super Kings Win IPL Match: The Chennai Super Kings won their IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
  2. Indian Football Team to Play in Chennai: The Indian football team will play a friendly match against the Oman national team in Chennai on October 12. (Source: The Hindu)

Entertainment News

  1. Kollywood Actor Hospitalized: Kollywood actor Vijay Sethupathi has been hospitalized after complaining of chest pain. (Source: The New Indian Express)
  2. Chennai Music Festival to Begin: The Chennai Music Festival, one of the oldest and most prestigious music festivals in the country, will begin on October 15. (Source: The Hindu)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Chennai today.