Whether you work alone, youre growing a start-up or youre running the worlds most successful corporation our network makes it possible to work near clients, colleagues or family. All were taken to Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. [63] At the start of December, Puducherry reported receiving 83.4 centimetres of rain during November alone, as opposed to a normal average of 76.7 centimetres during the entire north-east monsoonal period from October to December. Zoho Corporation is an Indian multinational technology company that makes computer software and web-based business tools. Chief Minister N Rangasamy stated the official machinery had been readied in preparation for any flooding, while local administration officials closed all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal districts on 16 November, anticipating further rainfall. [29], Though rainfall from the earlier low-pressure system ended on 24 November, another system developed on 29 November, bringing additional rain and the India Meteorological Department predicted heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu until the end of the week. [23] This study showed that the mountains of Eastern Ghats blocked clouds that came from the Bay of Bengal from moving further inland. [36] On 2 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the ongoing flood situation with Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. [108][109] By 4 December, the IAF had established air bridges from Meenambakkam Airport to Arakonnam and between Arakonnam and Tambaram Air Base, nearly 30km from Chennai; it had rescued over 200 people from both locations. The 2015 CAG report said the defective planning of flood control projects caused delays and increased costs, defeating the objective of the scheme. And whatever the future brings, were able to handle that too. This is not the right time to shower praise. The government further announced that the rehoused residents would receive an allowance of 30,000 (US$376) a year to help them resettle. They are a part of the labour force in agriculture in India. He concluded that it was "time for Parliament to convey to [the] people that [they should] be confident". 4000+ site blocks. [168], Despite criticism of the Tamil Nadu government's mishandling of the crisis, many notable personalities and other people helped those affected by floods. Terms and conditions apply. [4] In April 2019, Zoho purchased the land outside of Austin that was intended for their new headquarters. Boats were used to rescue the people from inundated areas in Pillayarpalayam, the Collector said. "I didn't want to work in an office. [210] In March 2016, Chennai's Water Resources Department began work to revitalise and repair reservoirs in Poondi, Cholavaram, Red Hills and Chembarambakkam. [87] Popular television networks, namely Puthiya Thalaimurai, Jaya TV and Mega TV halted services following flood-related technical difficulties. Roads were damaged in many parts of Nellore district, disrupting transport services. [87][125] The NDRF deployed two teams in Puducherry; several voluntary organisations launched relief efforts, distributing blankets, food and water. [26] In July of that year, that location had 30 employees. bears the brunt of unrelenting rain", "Rescue Works Continue in Rain-Battered Puducherry", "Centre approves Rs 842 cr funds for Karnataka, Puducherry and Arunachal Pradesh", "PM discusses TN flood situation with Singh, Jaitley, Naidu", "BJP to donate Rs 1 crore for flood victims in Tamil Nadu", "TN rains: Sonia urges Centre, state govt to spare no effort in relief work", "LS MPs seek urgent relief to TN for rains, floods", "Tamil Nadu floods: RS members offer to spend MPLADS funds", "269 dead in Tamil Nadu; 54 in Andhra Pradesh", "Karnataka govt ready with 100 tonnes of milk powder for Chennai", "Odisha sends 5 cr to rain-ravaged Tamil Nadu", "Chennai floods: Arvind Kejriwal offers assistance to Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa", "Chennai floods: Nitish Kumar expresses concern, Tejaswi to donate first pay", "Kerala government extends help to flood-hit Chennai", "Haryana CM flags off relief trucks for rain-hit TN", "Maharashtra stands with Tamil Nadu: Fadnavis", "CM announces Rs. [179] Outside India, many members of the Indian and Tamil diaspora sent non-perishable food, clothes, bedding and relief funds from countries including Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, Mexico and the United States. 10 cr. [181], Many NGOs sent tonnes of food, bedding, clothing and relief materials. [49], After Chennai district, Cuddalore district was among those most severely affected by the flooding. Frederick DSouza said. "[87], On 18 November, Amit Shah, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, stated the party would donate 10 million (US$125,234) towards flood-relief efforts in Tamil Nadu and also established a three-person commission to visit the state and report on the progress of the relief efforts with the delegation headed by Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan and MP Gopal Chinayya Shetty. Manage all of your workspace and business needs. At a subsequent press conference, Tamil Nadu Power Minister Natham Viswanathan and chief secretary Gnanadesikan claimed that relief and rescue work were in full swing and "extraordinary". [178], People helped create online spreadsheets documenting possible shelters and a crowd-sourced map on 2728 November to document inundated neighbourhoods and streets in Chennai. [67][68], The season began on 9 November, with a Depression hitting Tamil Nadu. [46], On 4 December, Chief Minister Rangasamy said the union territorial administration would immediately disburse 1.5 billion (US$19million) in relief to farmers, hut-dwellers, homeowners and cattle owners in the Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions. [110][111] On 3 December, the Eastern Naval Command despatched the fleet tanker INSShakti and the stealth guided missile frigate INSSahyadri to Tamil Nadu; the ships brought 105 additional divers, 200 tents, 3000 towels, 1000 blankets, 10 field kitchens and food, milk powder, medicines, 5000 litres of bottled water and 700 tonnes of fresh water. According to Narain, "our urban sprawls such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Srinagar, etc., have not paid adequate attention to the natural water bodies that exist in them. [18], On 13 December, the state government requested the central government to release a total of 102.50billion (US$1.53billion) towards relief and rehabilitation efforts, including 50 billion (US$626million) for a housing project to accommodate 50,000 displaced people, 7.5 billion (US$94million) to rehouse another 50,000 people who had formerly lived in huts destroyed by the floods and 45 billion (US$564million) to rebuild damaged roads, drains, tap water pipes and sewers in urban localities. Social media sites were also used extensively to relay information about flooded areas, rescue agencies and food and relief centers. Upwards of 5,335 people living in low-lying areas had been evacuated and over 90,000 food packets distributed in 101 relief camps. Get 33% Subsidy on Loans up to Rs. [60] Puducherry reported receiving 55.7mm of rainfall over the 24-hour period from 14 to 15 November. [28], Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha members made urgent requests for all possible assistance on behalf of the flood-stricken areas. [199] A group of Carnatic musicians including vocalists K.N. La rponse est peut-tre ici ! [127], Coverage of the flooding in national media outlets was muted, leading to widespread anger on social media. On 13 November, Kanchipuram recorded 340mm of rain and several low-lying areas were inundated and Vembakkam close to Kanchipuram recorded 470mm. The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern about the plight of thousands of women agricultural labourers in rural areas, traditionally engaged in de-weeding, who will be part of the human cost if the government permits the commercial cultivation of herbicide-tolerant crops such as GM mustard in India. 1,030 cr. ", "347 dead in rain-related incidents since Oct 1 in TN", "Now Chennai struggles to lay its dead to rest", "81 killed in rains so far, says Home Minister", "Rains, Floods kills 269 in Tamil Nadu, 54 in Andhra Pradesh", "Tamil Nadu: Chennai floods cause a loss of Rs 50,000-cr", "Chennai Floods in November Washed Away Over Rs. "We stand with the people of Tamil Nadu during [this] time of [its] worst floods, one of the worst times ever [for the state]", Fadnavis said. [227], Following a statement by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa that the flooding had been the result of exceptional rainfall, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a strong criticism on 16 November, stating that the flooding in Chennai could have been averted if local and state officials had taken strong precautions. Local NGOs and hydrology experts emphasised the continued need for a comprehensive action plan to protect urban water bodies, however. Our fully serviced private offices offer teams of all sizes an inspiring environment to focus, collaborate, and do their best work. [12] The flooding in Chennai city was worsened by years of illegal development and inadequate levels of flood preparedness. Apollo 17 (December 719, 1972) was the final mission of NASA's Apollo program, with, on December 11, the most recent crewed lunar landing.Commander Gene Cernan (pictured) and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt walked on the Moon, while Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans orbited above. [222] He subsequently clarified his position on the Tamil Nadu floods in a written statement addressed to the Rajya Sabha. In 2008, the company added invoicing and mail applications, reaching one million users by August of that year. He expressed pain at witnessing the "unprecedented havoc the rains had caused in Puducherry and Karaikal regions during the last twenty days, damaging standing crops, horticultural crops and also [damaging] houses and huts, besides cattle owners". [28] The continued rains led to schools and colleges remaining closed across Puducherry and Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts in Tamil Nadu, and fishermen were warned against sailing because of high waters and rough seas. [80] Apart from airfares in South India, airfares also increased for other connections within the country, due to disruptions in rail services. [175][176] Several Twitter hashtags including #ChennaiFloods, #ChennaiRains and #PrayForChennai were among the top trending hashtags across Twitter in India. As of 2021, it has 12 offices operating in nine countries around the world. 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They affected the Coromandel Coast region of the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. End the year with our great workspace deal: 10% off across our full range of products and services. With a letup in rainfall, floodwaters gradually began to recede in Chennai on 4 December, though 40 percent of the city's districts remained submerged and safe food and drinking water remained in short supply. [239][240], https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/2015-floods-a-man-made-disaster-cag/article24374953.ece?homepage=true, Geographical and meteorological explanation, Unregulated urban planning and illegal construction, Improper design and maintenance of drainage systems. It brings them employment You know it is because women started agriculture that humankind stopped being nomads and we saw the sprouting of civilisations," Justice B.V. Nagarathna observed orally while hearing challenges against the environmental clearance given to genetically modified mustard by the government. "[144] On 10 December, the Andhra Pradesh government sanctioned a donation of 100 million (US$1million) towards flood relief in Tamil Nadu;[145] the Tripura state government donated 10 million (US$125,234) towards flood relief on 15 December. [174][175] Facebook activated its "safety check" feature to allow Chennai residents to let friends know they were safe, while Google posted a link on its homepage called "Resources for the Chennai Floods", providing details about relief camps and updates on the situation in the city; it also enabled its Crisis Response tool. [185][186] Hyundai India donated 20 million (US$250,467) to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Relief fund; U.S. information technology multinational Cognizant made a direct donation of 650 million (US$8million) to the relief fund and various Chennai-based NGOs, while contributing a further 1.95 billion (US$24million) towards the long-term recovery efforts of staff and business partners. [9], In 2009, the company was renamed Zoho Corporation after its online office suite. On 15 November, a well-marked low-pressure area moved northwards along the Tamil Nadu coast, dropping huge amounts of rainfall over coastal Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with 24hour totals peaking at 370mm in Ponneri. [176] Telecom major Airtel announced loan credit of 30 (38US) and free benefits of calls and 50 MB of data. [20] The city of Chennai alone experienced five major floods between 1943 and 2005, with the 1943, 1978 and 2005 floods causing particularly severe damage. 20 million (US$250,467) of relief supplies were distributed to fishermen, weavers and local communities in the district; other organisations helped to distribute food packets and blankets. "They work in knee-deep water in the fields, bending the whole day and working," Justice Nagarathna said. [223] A 2015 CAG report revealed that a diversion channel from the Buckingham canal near Okkiyum Maduvu to the sea (a drain project under the JNNURM scheme) could have saved South Chennai from flooding; the government, however, dropped the 1billion scheme, which, had it been completed, would have drained floodwater from southern neighbourhood at a rate of 3,500 cubic feet per second. [228], In North Chennai area, residents staged protests and criticised the government for its lack of any rescue response in their locality. [15] In July 2022, the company announced it had more than 80 million users. [33] The same day, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa announced that, because of the continued flooding and rains, half-yearly school examinations originally scheduled for 7 December would be postponed until the first week in January. Observing a monetary estimate for flood-related damages in the state could total "thousands of crores", the panel's recommendations included a crackdown on criminals involved in illegal construction, a swift removal of illegal encroachments from flood channels and riverbeds, the preparation of a calamity map of all important cities and including "standard vulnerability indices", and a continued level of high vigilance by central and state authorities, notably by the Home Affairs Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority. [219] In May 2017, the Tamil Nadu government inaugurated several flood protection and dam construction and rebuilding projects in Cuddalore district, which had been one of the worst-affected districts during the floods; the projects were estimated to cost 1.4 billion (US$18million). "The TEC had suggested a 10-year moratorium period before the release of any GM crop and to use the interregnum to strengthen our regulatory and testing systems Most European countries have banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In a brief statement which he began in Tamil, upon arriving at Adyar naval base, Modi expressed support and later tweeted "The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of need. [16] The aquaculture industry in Nellore district was catastrophically affected, with over 8000 hectares of fish and prawn ponds destroyed, at an estimated loss of 2.5 billion (US$31million). Many residents in those areas complained the authorities had insufficiently taken measures to prepare for the floods. It is best known for the online office suite offering Zoho Office Suite.The company was founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and Tony Thomas and has a presence in seven locations with global headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and They affected the Coromandel Coast region of the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. On 8 November 2015, during the annual cyclone season, a low-pressure area consolidated into a depression and slowly intensified into a deep depression before crossing the coast of Tamil Nadu near Puducherry the following day. Going back to the extension menu and scrolling down to the bottom, there was an entry for the code editor extension with an update button. Search the most recent archived version of state.gov. "All families holding ration cards would be handed relief, and each of 310,000 families would be handed 4,000 (US$50)" and it would cost more to the exchequer the Honorable Chief Minister Rangasamy said. So when you need to scale up, cross borders or make the move to hybrid working we're here to support you every step of the way. [14], Other products include Zoho Books, an accounting software, Zoho Workplace, an enterprise collaboration platform, and Zoho People, an HR management platform. aid for Chennai flood victims", "Tripura government to donate Rs. [28][138] In a letter to Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal said he was "deeply saddened to learn about the havoc [caused] by incessant rains in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu" and conveyed "deepest sympathies for the loss of life and property on behalf of the people of Delhi", and pledged "fullest support and all resources at my disposal towards any cooperation required". [128][129][130], President Pranab Mukherjee said he was "saddened by the loss of human lives and serious damage to infrastructure in Chennai", stating his "prayers and good wishes are with the people of Tamil Nadu during this difficult time". The NDRF deployed over 20 more teams in the Chennai area, and had rescued over 10,000 people in all by the afternoon. Over 5,300 people had been rescued by 16 November and dozens of relief camps established. "[223] According to research conducted by CSE, Chennai had over 600 lakes in the 1980s, but a master plan published in 2008 showed only a fraction of them to be in a healthy condition. All rights reserved. Vegetables were sold at 6 to 10 over and above their normal average cost at the wholesale level. Theyre a great place to connect with colleagues, clients and other like-minded businesses. [82], In Chennai, over 150,000 (150,000) street vendors sustained losses of over 3 billion (US$38million). [209] By February 2016, repair work on the damaged boundary walls at Chennai International Airport had largely been completed. [22], The research and development campus is in Estancia IT Park, Chennai. Opposition party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) donated 10 million (US$125,234) to the state government on behalf of the party. 100% Sanitised Stores. Its a 5 Star Hotel with overall Rating 4.5 Out of 5 where 4.7/5 for Hospitality & 4.7/5 for Location & 4.7/5 for Cleanliness . Heavy rain beginning on the evening of 4 December flooded parts of Puducherry, continuing through the following morning. [14], Zoho reached more than 50 million customers in January 2020. 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"[55] Aon Benfield, a major UK-based reinsurance broker, classified the floods as the costliest to have occurred in 2015, and the eight-costliest natural disaster of the year. [56] On 22 December, the government further revised its estimates, requesting 174315.1million (US$2.63billion) in addition to the 84.81billion previously requested for the flood damage sustained in November, for a total of 259125.1million (US$3.91billion). [177] Mobile healthcare startup DocsApp DocsApp, provided free consultation with specialist doctors via mobile. The state BJP president, Tamilisai Soundararajan, said: "Even if it was six months of rain on a single day, the administration should have been ready to tackle it." [12] It was reported on 18 November that 55,000 people across Tamil Nadu had been screened for water- and vector-borne diseases in medical camps, while a further 402 mobile medical units were operating. 40 medical camps and 121 special camps for cattle stock had been constructed and 70 relief camps had distributed 58,000 food packets. On 5 December, the Karaikal region recorded 110 centimetres of rainfall since the start of the north-east monsoon. power (31.4 million (US$393,233)), revenue (24.8 million (US$310,579)) and animal husbandry (719,000 (US$9,000)). [105][106] The NDRF had deployed 22 rescue teams to Tamil Nadu by the night of 2 December, and had rescued over 500 people. [44], On 5 December, Prime Minister Modi announced ex gratia payments of 200,000 (US$2,500) to the next of kin of those who had lost their lives in the floods, and 50,000 (US$626) each to those seriously injured. Get a quote today. Gujarat firmly stands with the people of Tamil Nadu during these testing times. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. [87] Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar attributed the heavy flooding in Tamil Nadu to the effects of climate change and expressed concern: "Where earlier there used to be less rain, it is now witnessing excessive rain, we all are bothered about this [the feelings of] the people of Bihar are with [the] citizens of Tamil Nadu in this hour of crisis." b 214, phase ii, noida - 201 305 ph: +91-120-4090500 fax : +91-120-4090599. [131] As the extent of the disaster became clear, the Prime Minister flew to Chennai on the afternoon of 3 December to personally review the relief efforts; he met with Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and conducted an aerial survey of flood-stricken areas in the city. [11], In 2017, Zoho launched Zoho One, a comprehensive suite of over forty applications. [16] According to Naidu, Nellore district was the most seriously affected, reporting an estimated 13.95 billion (US$175million) worth of losses, followed by Chittoor district, which reported losses of 8.18 billion (US$102million). Reserve a permanent desk in your favorite space, or simply drop in and hot desk at thousands of locations worldwide. Easy website maker. Baked at 465 'F. [112] General Dalbir Singh Suhag, the Chief of the Army Staff, flew to Chennai on 4 December to supervise the Army's rescue efforts; he and the General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, conducted an aerial reconnaissance. Return to the home page. Continuing rains led to low-lying parts of Chennai becoming inundated by 13 November, resulting in the evacuation of over 1000 people from their homes. [5][18] The company operates in China and also has offices in Singapore and Japan. State housing boards said they would conduct safety inspections of both public and residential buildings. [87] Over 1.1million (1,100,000) people were rescued in the Chennai region by the time rainfall ceased. [172] Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu visited and distributed relief materials to the flood victims at Tambaram. [95] Car makers were also hugely affected due to shut down of plants, thus leading to lower production volume. After she moved to her husbands hometown of Batargam, Ms. Sadaf took up an initiative under the UMEED programme, a Central government scheme, and set up a successful dairy farm with 10 cows. Mr. Bhushan said the testing of the GM crop was "completely flawed" and there were no laboratories capable of doing the bio-safety tests. [23][24], After the outbreak of COVID-19 Zoho[25] planned to open branches in rural areas in southern Tamil Nadu including Madurai and Theni. Best Odds Bet In-Play Cash Out. [98] The IAF conducted 25 sorties in Tamil Nadu and in Andhra Pradesh, air-dropping 5000kg of supplies and rescuing 25 stranded people before ceasing operations on 20 November. [214], In August 2016, a parliamentary panel recommended an immediate special relief and rehabilitation package for Tamil Nadu, in "consonance with the demand of the state." [59], Puducherry sustained relatively minor damage in November as the depression largely remained offshore; some trees were downed and several banana and sugarcane plantations at Kuttchipalayam were severely damaged. And we have the solutions to help you work this way. People in many localities began draining stagnant water, while government relief efforts were supplemented by thousands of NGO volunteers and individuals with food packets, drinking water, clothes, blankets and medicines. Unless you allow the drains to flow freely to the sea, water will be clogged and that is what has unfortunately happened. The administration said that 618 houses had been damaged thus far and over 2,000 people evacuated to safe places. Thousands of lakes and ponds across the district overflowed, with breaches reported in some areas. Horticulture farms at Pendlimerry, Chintakommadinne, Siddhavatam and Khajipet mandals were also destroyed by the rain. Terms and conditions apply. He said the Supreme Court-appointed member of the GEAC, Pushpa M Bhargava, had said the commercial cultivation of GM Mustard would open the door wide for multinational corporations. Choose from our extensive global network of office space, coworking, virtual office locations and meeting rooms around the world. Theyre fully supported by a range of additional services, like mail forwarding, call handling, meeting rooms, office space, and business lounge access. Compensation scales had also been set for losses of cotton, lentils and flowers. They come with the latest technology, a friendly support team to ensure everything runs smoothly, and catering if you need it. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) initiated a subsidy scheme under Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) in which farmers shall be benefited from getting subsidies on dairy farming loans via approved and eligible banks and NBFCs. [45] During 45 December, parts of Villupuram and Tiruvarur districts received up to 10 centimetres of rain, while some towns in Cuddalore district saw up to nine centimetres. [192][193][194][195][196], Saina Nehwal and Dipika Pallikal announced a donation of 200,000 (US$2,500) each for the flood victims. [114] Nine shipments of bedding, carpets, biscuits, rice and fresh water packets totalling 35 million (US$438,317) were despatched by lorry to Tiruvallur district on 5 December by state Environment Minister Thoppu N Venkatachalam. [5] At the start of December, Chittoor district recorded 65.1cm of rain over the monsoonal season thus far, as opposed to a normal 16.1cm of rainfall. Coastal places of Tada recorded 114mm of rainfall on the same day. Its a healthier, greener, flexible and a more cost-effective way to do business. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle. Latest News. Betfairs Betting Exchange lets you bet against other people and get great odds on thousands of markets every day. But we have built over many of these water bodies, blocking the smooth flow of water. 25 & 25A,Vedic Village Scheme, Mouza-Chandpur Chapagachi, Chandpur Gram Panchayat, Dist- 24 Parganas (North), Police Station Rajarhat, West Bengal 700135 TRIL Infopark Limited, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani,Chennai,600 113 +91 44-6614 8899/ For Room Reservation: +91-44-64804425 +91 Visit the U.S. Department of State Archive Websites page. Their release now would present a grave bio-safety hazard situation," he submitted. Copyright 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. or its affiliated companies. Again, it started and stopped with the code editor failed and the redeemed successfully message. The mechanism is referred to as 'upstream blocking'. [5][22] There, employees work out of existing structures. We analyze the requirements of your brand and promote it 1000 Crore", "Chennai floods: Centre sends 17 tonnes of snacks, 5,000 litres milk to Tamil Nadu", "Rs 3.50 cr worth flood relief measures sent to Tiruvallur dist", "TN govt. Six of the district's 13 blocks suffered extensive damage during the floods in November. [143] On 8 December, Gujarat said it would also donate 50 million (US$626,168) in relief funds to Tamil Nadu; via Twitter, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel said the "devastation caused by [the] incessant rains in Tamil Nadu has grieved the entire nation. 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Its a healthier, greener, flexible and a more cost-effective way to do business. 14,000 Crore", "TN Floods: CM Jaya Seeks Rs 25,912 Crore for Restoration Work", "Rain loss: govt. Our global network of workspaces enables you to work wherever you need to be close to clients, partners, suppliers, or home. The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or [37] In Puducherry, AIADMK legislator A Anbazhagan said that the government was not providing relief to affected people and had not taken any precautions, contrary to the government's assurances; he added the administration failed to promptly mobilise various essential departments and urged the territorial administration to carefully prepare a report to ensure delivery of relief to those affected. "Since the runway[s] [are] full of water, we have to send food and other basic amenities to the people stranded [at Chennai airport]", Naidu said, adding that he was moved by the "plight of ordinary people [in Tamil Nadu]". [69][97] Political parties in Tamil Nadu demanded swift action and the allocation of central government relief funds. The underbanked represented 14% of U.S. households, or 18. Trouvez aussi des offres spciales sur votre htel, votre location de voiture et votre assurance voyage. Whether you work alone, youre growing a start-up or youre running the worlds most successful corporation our network makes it possible to work near clients, colleagues or family. [88] The Chennai real estate market sustained an estimated loss of nearly 300 billion (US$3.8billion),[89] while over 20,000 small and medium industrial units across Tamil Nadu reported total losses of over 140 billion (US$1.8billion). [6], From 1996 to 2009, the company was known as AdventNet, Inc. and initially provided network management software. Up to 500 tanks were breached as rivers overflowed, forcing the administration to suspend rescue operations in marooned villages, though administrators supplied 10,000 food and water packets through the rail network, which managed to operate some trains, while the APSRTC continued to run bus services to less-flooded areas such as Atmakuru, Udayagiri, Marripadu and Seetharampuram. [134] In the Rajya Sabha on 2 December, leaders of major parties from both sides of the house, including the INC and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), agreed to donate funds from the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS); the specific amount was to be decided upon. Water bottles and cans were sold at prices between 100 (US$1.30) to 150 (US$1.90). Hybrid working is a better way to work that gives businesses and workers more choice on how and where they work. [12] As of October 2021, Zoho One has been expanded to 50 applications. [217] In April, the Chennai city corporation began the process of mechanically desilting the city's canals and drains using imported recyclers and robotic excavators. [1] On 25 April 2018, the skeleton of a man reported missing during the floods was discovered in the Chennai neighbourhood of Peerkankaranai near Tambaram, though a definitive identification could not be made immediately. Mr. Bhushan said the Department of Biotechnology had funded DMH 11 and then was part of the regulatory mechanism. [87], During the floods in December, the administration in Puducherry evacuated over 1,000 people to relief centres and distributed over 200,000 food packets to affected citizens. [103] In Chennai, the Chennai Corporation established 80 relief centres to accommodate around 10,845 people. [14], Zoho is headquartered in Chennai, India. To help you find what you are looking for: Check the URL (web address) for misspellings or errors. [68], On 18 April 2016, the central government approved 351 million (US$4million) of additional financial assistance for Puducherry. Zoho Corporation is an Indian multinational technology company that makes computer software and web-based business tools. The bulk of its support operations are carried out from its office in Chennai. to flood-hit AP", "North T.N. Flexible workspace designed around your needs. The government, on the other hand, in an affidavit, had said the GEAC approval to the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants (CGMCP) came after an exhaustive review which began in 2010. The environmental release of the hybrid mustard variety was cleared despite warnings from the parliamentary committee and the Supreme Court's Technical Expert Committee report calling for its ban. According to Javadekar, the recent extreme rainfall across the region was "highly localised" and could not be definitively attributed to the effects of climate-change. He said the ministers were "trying to coordinate with various agencies on relief operations", and that he had alerted the Civil Aviation Ministry to send food to the relief camps. [99] Uninterrupted power supply had been restored in 671 of the 683 village panchayats in Cuddalore district, with the remaining panchayats supplied with drinking water through tanker lorries. Flexible workspace designed around your needs. "One thing is sure, climate change brings such disasters more frequently. Our global network of workspaces enables you to work wherever you need to be close to clients, partners, suppliers, or home. It was estimated by 18 November that at least 500km of roads had been damaged by flooding, with the ChennaiKolkata highway damaged the previous day and stranding hundreds of vehicles and motorists; officials said it would take days to restore the link. He said he was directing the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation of 1.5 million (US$18,785) towards ongoing relief and rescue operations, as a token of his concern for those who had suffered from the catastrophe. The Attorney General is scheduled to counter on behalf of the government on Thursday. Prices are subject to change and will vary depending on the specifically selected products and services. A study from IISc shows that on 1 December, clouds were stationary over Chennai. Not including 49 people who had died between 128 October as a result of the monsoon. [28] By the evening of 2 December, over 4,500 people had been evacuated to 24 relief camps in Chennai district, with a further 23,000 people in 99 relief camps in Kancheepuram district and nearly 2,000 others in 25 camps in Tiruvallur district. [238] On 2 December, the government Press Information Bureau (PIB) released an edited photo showing the Prime Minister looking down from an aircraft window which was removed after criticism. [206] Despite voicing concern over their ability to find new jobs, many of those resettled expressed satisfaction with the new flats. With your permission we and our partners would like to use cookies in order to access and record information and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device to ensure our website performs as expected, to develop and improve our products, and for advertising and insight purposes. The NDRF, the Coast Guard and the three other branches of the Indian Armed Forces resumed the evacuation of stranded people. 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"Hybrid crops should not be released in the open fields and allowed to contaminate other crops It would trigger a chain reaction which would be irreversible," he said. [164], The Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai and Ramakrishna Mission expressed their solidarity and did relief work across Chennai, distributing food and clothes, building and renovating homes to the needy; providing flood relief for leprosy afflicted people, and sanitising flood areas. DMK leader Karunanidhi however criticised the government's disbursement of 5 billion (US$63million) as insufficient considering the amount of damage resulting from the floods. [235] CPI (Marxist) leader U Vasuki said, "The whole state is in crisis. [78], Apart from basic necessities, fuel supplies, and travel were greatly affected, especially in Chennai. Water entered several houses in low-lying areas, while three houses collapsed in Uppalam. [220] In June, representatives of the Chennai Water Resources Department said the department was developing an eight-year, 12 billion (US$150million) "master plan" to restore 18 major waterbodies in the Chennai metropolitan area. The residents were rehoused in government housing being built in Okkiyam Thoraipakkam and Perumbakkam. 2,429 hectares of crops in the district were damaged, including 1,790 hectares of paddy that had been submerged. Finally, special camps for two weeks, beginning from 14 December would be held to issue duplicate land title deeds, educational certificates, cooking gas connection cards, voter identity and Aadhaar cards and bank passbooks, all free of cost. [79] Numerous accounts of price-gouging were reported; airfares to and from for most parts of South India peaked to almost 10 times over their normal price. According to a statement made by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, people living in huts who had lost them in the floods would be compensated with a permanent house, 10,000 (US$125), 10 kilos of rice, a sari and a dhoti; those affected by flooding and who lived in substantial houses would receive the same clothes and amount of rice along with 5,000 (US$63) in compensation. The drains themselves were reported to have been shoddily built and improperly designed. [121] As of February 2016, the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund had received a total of 3.39 billion (US$42million) in donations. Medical care would be arranged, children would be enrolled in schools and vocational training would be provided for job-seekers. So [the] frequency, [the] ferocity of untimely rains increases, [along with] erratic monsoons, droughts and floods; all these are caused [by climate change]." Order Pizza online from Dominos and Get home delivery of 2 Medium Pizzas worth Just 199/each. The essential tech news of the moment. [116] In Kanyakumari district, residents had by 8 December contributed 2,211,000 (US$28,000) to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund along with 3.5 million (US$43,832) worth of relief materials; two shipments of relief materials had been sent to Kanchipuram and Cuddalore districts. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. [46] In Karaikal, an enclave of Puducherry, nearly 50 houses were damaged due to heavy rain and flooding. Office Space and Coworking prices are per person per month and are dependent on inventory availability. Ts and Cs apply. Although some studies have reported an increase in frequency and intensity of extremes in rainfall during the past 4050 years, their attribution to global warming is not established." [221], Union Minister for Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar termed the Chennai floods a "natural disaster of unappreciated scale", and said it provided lessons to improve urban planning and improve city governance. Very heavy rains led to flooding across the entire stretch of coast from Chennai to Cuddalore. [13] With estimates of damages and losses ranging from nearly 200 billion (US$3billion) to over 1 trillion (US$13billion),[7][8][14][15][16][17] the floods were the costliest to have occurred in 2015, and were among the costliest natural disasters of the year. They were given food thrice a day, with children given milk; blankets were also provided. [40] In Chennai city, over 100,000 (100,000) tonnes of flood debris and sludge was slowly being cleared away, while stagnant water had been pumped from 787 of 859 waterlogged neighbourhoods. Our virtual office services help you build a credible presence anywhere in the world, with a professional business address and phone number. [87] Over 1,500 stranded passengers were evacuated from Chennai International by the evening of 2 December. Lacking ration cards, migrant workers were the worst off, as they were ineligible for any assistance. [142] Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said on 3 December that Maharashtra would extend its complete support to Tamil Nadu in regards to the floods ravaging the state. In the past week, 525,475 food packets had been distributed. So, whether you require meeting rooms for an hour, offices for the day or want to drop in and cowork, the choice is yours. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. Following numerous complaints regarding the Tamil Nadu state government's lack of relief effort co-ordination, a public-interest litigation petition was filed in the Madras High Court; on 11 December, Chief Justice S.K. [69], Heavy rainfall in Nellore, Chittoor and Kadapa districts flooded villages and disrupted transport networks. [38] Chennai International Airport was partly reopened for cargo flights on 5 December, with passenger flights scheduled to resume from the following morning. [55] An immediate relief of 675 million (US$8million) had been disbursed to 111,278 families, and a total of 80,120 people belonging to the army, navy, air force, NDRF, fire service, Coast Guard, police and other official groups had been involved in rescue efforts in the state. "[222], Sunita Narain, the director of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) think tank, said the unprecedented floods in the Chennai metropolitan region were the direct result of unregulated urbanisation. [10] The company remains privately owned. He claimed people in even the worst-affected localities had refused to leave their homes and had accepted only food relief from official agencies. domino's pizza india has four regional offices, one each in ghaziabad, mumbai, kolkata & bangalore. [10], As of 4 December 81 people were reported to have been killed by flooding in the state,[5][6][16] while over 14,000 people had been evacuated to relief camps in Nellore and Chittoor districts. As in Tamil Nadu, the Southern Railway diverted or cancelled numerous trains. [91] During the first period of floods, claims worth about 5 billion (US$63million) were settled by various general insurance companies in India, largely from shopkeepers and vehicle owners. On average, a majority of Dalit settlements were located only 1.5km from rivers, canals and the sea and most primary health centres were located in dominant caste neighbourhoods and were, on average, three km from Dalit settlements. 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