Another week of heavy rain approaching Chennai, Tamilnadu!

Chennai

The Northeast Monsoon that brings bulk of rain in Tamil Nadu is likely to revive over the state in next 24-48 hours. Bountiful rains are in forecast for Chennai, Tamil Nadu which may again bring the flood threat over the state.

Peninsular India observes very good rain during the Northeast Monsoon season, particularly Tamil Nadu. In fact the state being a rain shadow area, receives more rains during the Northeast Monsoon season as compared to the Southwest Monsoon season.

According to the data available with Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the coastal areas of the state receive 60% of their annual rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon period, while the interiors observe 50% of their annual rainfall. During the four-month long period (June to September) of Southwest Monsoon, Tamil Nadu receives only 317 mm of rain, while the Northeast Monsoon season from October to December gives a good 438 mm of rain in the state.

Rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon depends on atmospheric systems. Also the El Nino plays an important role in enhancing rainfall activity during this period. While its impact on the Southwest Monsoon is adverse. This time around Northeast Monsoon is expected to end with 111% rainfall of the LPA, with a probability of 88%.

Characteristic of NE Monsoon Rains

During the Northeast Monsoon season, weather systems like low pressure areas and cyclonic circulations move in lower latitudes of Bay of Bengal and reach the state across southwest Bay.

Unlike the Southwest Monsoon, where the weather systems are spread well, the Northeast Monsoon observes a sequence of weather systems. These weather systems have a characteristic of giving rain for three to four days and thereafter taking a break for a couple of days.

Rainfall in Tamil Nadu in November

Meanwhile, the state with 485 mm of rain so far has already exceeded the seasonal average of 438 mm. In November alone the state has received 352 mm of rain, which is more than the monthly average of 170 mm.

The state capital Chennai has also witnessed some very heavy rains this time. In fact, the city has received 1186 mm of rain in the month of November so far, which is three times the monthly average of 407 mm. On five occasions in November Chennai recorded three digit 24 hour rainfall. The highest being 265 mm between November 15 and 16.

Such heavy rains are not uncommon during this season. However, these spells are not sudden and can be forecast.

And with one more month of active Northeast Monsoon left, the rainfall figures in the state are expected to really shoot up. Also the cyclones which form in the Bay of Bengal have a tendency to move towards Tamil Nadu during December and give heavy to very heavy rain, particularly along the coast.

Another Heavy Spell Approaching

Meanwhile, from November 29 another spell of heavy rain is going to hit the state, particularly southern parts of Tamil Nadu. A low pressure area supported by a cyclonic circulation in the south-west Bay of Bengal will give this rain. According to meteorologists at Skymet, this system will move very slowly and stay in the region for some time. The period of intense rain would be between December 1 and December 3.

[thanks to skymet]

நடுவானில் விமானத்தில் திடீர் இயந்திர கோளாறு!

சென்னையில் இருந்து மலேசிய நகர் கோலாலம்பூருக்கு ஏர் இந்தியா எக்ஸ்பிரஸ் விமானம் நேற்று மாலை 4.30 மணிக்கு புறப்பட்டது. அதில், 164 பயணிகளும், 5 விமான சிப்பந்திகளும் பயணம் செய்தனர். விமானம் நடுவானில் சென்று கொண்டிருந்தபோது, திடீரென இயந்திர கோளாறு ஏற்பட்டதை விமானி கண்டுபிடித்தார். இதையடுத்து, உடனடியாக சென்னை விமான நிலைய கட்டுப்பாட்டு அறைக்கு தொடர்பு கொண்ட அவர், நிலவரம் குறித்து தெரிவித்தார். அதிகாரிகளின் உத்தரவுப்படி மாலை 5.20 மணிக்கு அவசரமாக விமானம் தரையிறங்கியது. 

பயணிகள் அனைவரையும் விமானத்திலேயே உட்கார வைத்தனர். இதை தொடர்ந்து அங்கிருந்த பொறியாளர் குழுவினர், விமானத்துக்குள் சென்று, இயந்திரத்தில் ஏற்பட்ட பழுதை சரிசெய்யும் பணியில் ஈடுபட்டனர். ஆனால், இரவு 8 மணி வரை முடியவில்லை. விமானம் எப்போது புறப்படும் என தெரியாத நிலை நிலவியது. இதனால், விமான பயணிகளுக்கு தேவையான உணவு வழங்கினர். விமானியின் சாதுர்ய நடவடிக்கையால் பயணிகள் உயிர்தப்பினர்.

[thanks dinakaran]

Yuvan Shankar Raja - Vairamuthu combine for Vijay Sethupathi!

Yuvan - Vairamuthu

Director Seenu Ramaswamy’s soon to be released ‘Idam Porul Yaeval’ starring Vijay Sethupathi, Vishnu, Nandita Shwetha and Iyshwarya Rajesh was the first film that Yuvan Shankar Raja and Vairamuthu collaborated and the album is being widely appreciated.

Seenu’s next film is titled ‘Dharmadurai’ and has Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role and the Yuvan-Vairamuthu combo joins hands once again. R.K. Suresh of Studio 9 is producing this project. It may be recalled that ‘Dharmadurai’ was the title of Superstar Rajinikanth’s 1991 super hit film directed by his frequent director Rajashekar.

JustNow - Tharai Thappattai First Look!

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Tharai Thappattai Grand Audio Launch date is here..

Tharai Thappattai Shooting Spot

Ace Director Bala's Tharai Thappattai is said to be a Pongal 2016 release, and the director is now busy in the post production works. Sasikumar andVaralakshmi Sarathkumar play lead roles as Karakattam dancers.

Maestro Ilaiyaraaja composes music for this village oriented movie, and it happens to be his 1000th one.

As per the latest reports, the team has planned to release the audio of the film on 17th December in a grand function. Official announcement is yet to be made.

[thanks to Viduppu]

Today's (27th Nov) Kollywood Releases!

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Banner:	Thirukumaran Entertainment, Abi and Abi Pictures
Cast:	Mirchi Shiva, Ashok Selvan, Oviya, Shruthi Ramakrishnan, Muniskanth
Direction:	Manikandan
Production:	CV Kumar
Music:	Sean Roldan

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Inji Iduppazhaghi

Banner: PVP cinema Cast: Arya, Anushka, Sonal Chauhan Direction: Prakash Kovelamudi Production: Prasad V Potluri Music: M. M. Keeravani

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Uppu Karuvadu

Cast: Nandita, Karunakaran Direction: Radha Mohan

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Valiba Raja

Banner:Vanks Vision

Cast:Santhanam, Sethu, Vishakha Singh, Nushrat Bharucha, Jayaprakash, Sriranjini, VTV Ganesh, Devadarshini, Chithra Lakshmanan, Neelima Rani, Subbu Panchu, Santhana, Bharathi, Meera Krishnan, Kanal Kannan

Direction:Sai Gokul Ramanath

Production:H Murali

Music:Radhan

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Oru Naal Koothu

Banner:	Kenanya Films
Cast:	Dinesh, Mia George, Nivetha Pethuraj, Karunakaran, Ritwika, Bala Saravanan, Ramesh Thilak, Ramdoss
Direction:	Nelson Venkatesan
Production:	J. Selvakumar
Music:	Justin Prabhakaran

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Valeba Raja Official Trailer | Santhanam | Sethu | Vishakha Singh

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Relief materials sent to Cuddalore!

Relief materials in Cuddalore

The Central Excise and Customs Department here has sent relief materials worth Rs. 45,000 to the cyclone-hit Cuddalore district on Thursday.

Joint Commissioner Arockiaraj said that employees of the department contributed for the relief materials. They included bedspreads, and kerosene stoves.

The materials would reach the needy on Friday.

[thanks to TH]

Fresh spell of heavy rain approaching Tamilnadu!

Current situation of Chennai 

During the month of November, many areas of Tamil Nadu have received torrential rains. Record breaking rain has been witnessed in many parts of the state. For instance, the capital city, Chennai has broken a century old rainfall record for November.

However, in the last 48 hours, very little rain has occurred over Tamil Nadu, which is a huge relief from the deluge being witnessed by the state. This weather condition can be attributed to the dry north-easterly winds, which are cutting off the moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal. Also, easterly waves have been weak leading to a significant decrease in rainfall activity and cloud cover.

Almost dry weather conditions will continue for another 48 hours due to which flood waters will recede from various parts of the state. Also, rescue operations will undergo smoothly under dry weather conditions.

Fresh Spell of Rain Expected:

However, on the darker side, a fresh cyclonic circulation, which is over South Andaman Sea will induce a low-pressure area. This system will move in a west-north-west direction towards the Sri Lanka coast.

By 28th evening, heavy rain will commence over the southern parts of Tamil Nadu. The rainfall activity will gradually spread over other coastal areas including the state capital, Chennai and its adjoining areas. By November 29, heavy to very heavy rain is expected over most parts of Coastal Tamil Nadu. During this period, Interior Tamil Nadu will continue to receive light to moderate rainfall activity.

Thereafter, another cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge over the same area but it will move towards the Andhra Coast and give rain over Andhra Pradesh by December 2.

[thanks to skymet]

Flood Alert Issued in Tamilnadu's Cuddalore District!

Pennar River

The Cuddalore district administration in Tamil Nadu has issued a flood warning for those along the banks of River Pennar. With many reservoirs filling up after heavy rain due to the North East monsoon, 500 cusecs of water is being released from the Sathanur Dam.

"These waters and the rain we may receive could lead to floods. It is a caution for those on the banks not to be there because the currents could be dangerous," said Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Revenue Secretary who oversees relief and rescue operations.

"We are also widening the mouth of the river at the sea so that there would be a smooth flow without inundating the town," the senior official added.

Earlier this month, Cuddalore bore the brunt of a deep depression as it made its landfall in the district. At least 43 people died due to rain related incidents in the district.

[thanks to NDTV]

176 Dead in Tamilnadu, More Rain Expected!

Rain at TN

The number of deaths in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu has gone up to 176. It has been raining in the state for the last two weeks and more rain has been forecast in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Seven more deaths were reported from across the state since yesterday, while there was a let up in rainfall in most areas of the state since last evening, including Chennai.

Five people died yesterday while two deaths were reported from the state today.

The meteorological department said rain or thundershowers would occur at a few places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep in the next 24-48 hours.

For Chennai and its neighbourhood, skies would be cloudy and there may be rain or thundershowers in some areas, it said.

It has been raining in Tamil Nadu for two weeks now.

Papanasam in Tiruneveli district received heavy rainfall of 10 cm, while Rameswaram, Cheranmahadevi and Coonoor received least rainfall of one cm each, the Met office said.

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa condoled the death of seven persons and announced a compensation of Rs.four lakh each to their next of kin from the disaster relief fund.

The chief minister had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 23, pegging the flood damage at Rs. 8,481 crore, and urged him to immediately release Rs.2,000 crore to sustain relief work.

[thanks to NDTV]

Indian PM Modi's Singapore visit: 7 things about the trip!

Mr.Modi in a Event at Singapore

SINGAPORE - India Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to Singapore on Tuesday (Nov 24) evening.

From signing key agreements to having dinner at the popular Indian vegetarian restaurant Komala Vilas, here are seven things about his trip:

1. 50 YEARS OF TIES

The visit marks 50 years of formal ties between Singapore and India. India was the second nation to recognise Singapore after its independence in 1965.

A special gift of the front page of Tamil Murasu dated Aug 11, 1965, that carried the news of the recognition was presented to Mr Modi on Tuesday.

2. NO STRANGER TO SINGAPORE

When Mr Modi delivered the Singapore Lecture on Monday (Nov 23), he began by saying how Singapore and former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew have inspired him.

Mr Modi made his first trip here in 2006 while he was the chief minister of Gujarat. Singapore leaders have also regularly visited him in Gujarat and taken part in the Vibrant Gujarat Summits organised by Mr Modi.

Mr Modi was also present at the State Funeral Service for the late Mr Lee in March, and he ordered flags in India to be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to Mr Lee.

3. SIMPLE FIRST DINNER AT KOMALA VILAS

Right after the lecture, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching hosted Mr Modi to a vegetarian meal at Komala Vilas.

They caused quite a stir at the restaurant, and a crowd of gawking onlookers gathered outside as word spread of Mr Modi's presence.

Here's what they ate: idli (a rice cake consisting of fermented black lentils), vadai (savoury fritters) and the restaurant's famous thosai (a crepe made from rice batter and lentils).

Their initial order was only for plain thosai, but Ms Ho later ordered onion and masala thosai, said Mr Rajakumar Gunasekaran, operations director of the restaurant.

Mr Modi was also hosted to lunch at the Istana on Tuesday.

4. STRATEGIC TIES

Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit

Mr Modi and Mr Lee witnessed the signing of nine bilateral documents on Tuesday.

The highlight was the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership, which elevates the ties between the two countries. It will broaden and deepen ties across various sectors including defence relations, economic and cultural cooperation, skills development and capacity building.

5. MEETING THE INDIAN DIASPORA

Mr Modi received a rousing welcome from about 18,000 people, mainly Indian expatriates here, at the Singapore Expo on Tuesday evening.

Singapore NRI Forum, which organised the event, said it was inundated with requests for seats.

Mr Modi also took a moment to take a photo with construction workers at the Indian National Army memorial at Esplanade Park, and posted the snap on Facebook.

Outside of  INA memorial marker

 

6. NO MODI ORCHID, FOR NOW

Mr Modi declined to have a Singapore orchid named after him on this trip "due to paucity of time", Indian officials said.

But he launched a commemorative Singapore-India stamp set comprising two stamps that depict the presidential residences of both countries.

7. REAL-TIME UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Mr Modi is known for being technologically savvy, and being very active on social media. His packed itinerary in Singapore is constantly updated on his Twitter account, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.

[thanks to ST]

Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit

Modi ji gifts Singapore PM reproduction of 1849 map!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday  gifted Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong a reproduction of a map of Singapore dating back to 1849. 

"Presented PM @leehsienloong a reproduction of a map of the island of Singapore dating back to 1849," Modi tweeted. 

On the second day of his bilateral visit to this city state, the Indian prime minister was hosted to a lunch banquet by Lee. 

Modi stated that the map measuring 52 inches X 52 inches and based on a survey that was done during 1842-45, depicted topographical details of parts of Singapore. 

Indian PM Mr.Modi's tweet

"The map also depicts a description of various points in the vicinity of Singapore town above the level of low water spring tides," he tweeted. 

"The reproduction was done from the cartographic collection of the National Archives of India, New Delhi," he added. 

India and Singapore on Tuesday signed a joint declaration on strategic partnership and nine accords cutting across various sectors following talks between Modi and Lee. 

After the signing of the documents, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted that the two prime ministers noted the importance of culture between the two countries and encouraged more exhibitions, exchanges and interactions. 

Modi and Lee noted their shared interest in furthering cooperation in the areas of science and technology, particularly in space, biomedicine and ayurveda, the spokesperson added. 

The two prime ministers also released two postal stamps showing Rashtrapati Bhavan and Istana, the Singaporean presidential palace, to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 

Earlier on Tuesday, Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Istana following which he met Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. 

Modi arrived in Singapore from Malaysia on Monday in the second and last leg of his four-day visit to southeast Asia.

[thanks to TOI]

Singapore shares open 0.05% higher on Tuesday!

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) center in Singapore - TST

SINGAPORE - Singapore shares opened higher on Tuesday (Nov-24), with the benchmark Straits Times Index at 2,904.88 in early trade, up 0.05 per cent, or 1.39 points.

Around 48.4 million shares exchanged hands.

Gainers beat losers 58 to 51. 

Bomb threat causes 2-hrs wait to leave SIA plane at Changi Airport - Singapore!

Passengers in a Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane had to wait about two hours to disembark at Changi Airport yesterday due to a bomb threat.

Flight SQ001 had arrived in Singapore from San Francisco, via

Hong Kong, at its scheduled time around noon yesterday.

However, The Straits Times (News Paper) understands that the aircraft was moved to a relatively secluded part of the airport, and that passengers were not allowed to disembark until around 2pm.

Even then, they descended from staircases onto the tarmac, instead of using the airbridge connected to the airport terminal.

Several passengers on the aircraft tweeted pictures of police vehicles and security officials surrounding the plane.

Baggage was delayed for additional security screening, with the first bags arriving in the claim area more than three hours after the plane had landed.

The airline, in a statement, did not give any information on how the threat came to light.

It said: "Singapore Airlines confirms that there was a bomb threat concerning SQ001, (on) Nov 22, which was referred to the authorities.

"We regret that we are unable to provide details as it concerns security."

The police said in a statement that nothing suspicious was found on the plane or its passengers after security checks were carried out.

"The police take a very stern view against anyone who attempts to cause public alarm or fear by spreading hoaxes or false information.

"The police are investigating into the source of the bomb threat."

Yesterday, a Turkish Airlines flight travelling from New York to Istanbul was diverted to Halifax in Canada after a similar threat was made against it.

Tweeting from an account that has since been suspended, a Twitter user alleged that bombs were on board both the Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines flights.

The tweet concerning the SIA plane was made around two hours before the flight landed.

It is not known if action was taken because of the tweet.

[thanks to The Straits Times]

Indian PM Modi ji to visit Singapore!

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore is of special significance as both countries commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Indian PM Mr.Narendra Modi

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Singapore on a two-day visit from Monday (Nov 23). 

His visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, is of special significance as both countries commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. To mark this occasion, Singapore and India will elevate relations by signing the Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration.

The declaration outlines the two countries’ interest in expanding cooperation in key areas like smart cities and urban solutions, skills development, connectivity and economic cooperation. This will build on Singapore’s contributions to India in these areas, which include the master-planning of Amaravati - the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh - and support of the Centre of Excellence in Tourism Training in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

The Strategic Partnership will also acknowledge the importance of enhancing connectivity between India and the region, including the expansion of air links. This will help promote further trade and investment between the two countries as well as people-to-people links.

The partnership will also chart the future direction of Singapore’s cooperation with India in the areas of defence, cultural exchanges, financial services, water and waste management, as well as port management.

On Monday, Mr Modi will deliver the 37th Singapore Lecture, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

On Tuesday, he will deliver a Special Address at the India-Singapore Economic Convention hosted by Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran and interact with Singapore business leaders. 

In addition, Mr Modi will visit ITE College Central together with PM Lee where he will learn more about Singapore’s approach to vocational education and skills training.

[thanks to newsasia]