Rain Helplines & Resources
| Helpline | Number / Website | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Corporation | 1913 | 04425619204 04425619206 | Report Flood Grievances, Water Logging |
| Chennai Police - Disaster Response Control Room | North Zone | South Zone | East Zone | West Zone Know your Police Zone | Greater Chennai Police has set up Disaster Response Teams, For assistance, contact nearby police officers |
| Disaster Management (TNSDMA) | 1070 | 1077 | State Disaster Management helplines |
| Relief Centers and Cooking Centers | Relief Centers | Cooking Centers | For people in need of relief centers in low-lying areas |
| Electricity / Power (TANGEDCO) | 9498794987 | Zone-wise Helpline | Register Online | Report power failure or hazardous power situations |
| Water Supply and Sewerage (CMWSSB) | 04445674567 | Register Online | Metro Water and Removal of Sewage Overflow |
| Snake or Wildlife Rescue | 04422200335 | Area wise numbers | Call in case of snake spotted in a threatening situation |
| Animal Helplines | Blue Cross - 9677297978 | BMAD 1 - 9841631014 | BMAD 2 - 9841588852 | BMAD 3 - 9176160685 | Animal helplines are for emergencies only. Please note that these are volunteer numbers, so be mindful of the need. |
| LPG Gas Leakage | 1906 | Report Gas Leakage - All Gas Suppliers |
| Southern Railways | 139 | 04425330952 | 04425330953 Enquire Online | Train Enquiry System for Central, Egmore, and Tambaram stations |
| Chennai Metrorail | 18604251515 | Route Map | Assistance regarding Chennai Metro Rail operations |
| Chennai Airport |
T1 Domestic: 04422563100, 04422563101, 8056220066 T2 Intl: 04422565100, 04422565101, 8056220077 T4 Domestic: 04422563600, 04422563601, 7845792544 Departure Status Arrival Status |
For all queries regarding both domestic and international airport departures and arrivals |
| MTC (Metropolitan Transport Corporation) | 9445030516 | 149 | Check if MTC buses are operating in certain routes |
*Last updated: This list was collated and verified by News of Chennai on November 26 11:00 PM
Rain Resources
| Resource | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Meteorological Center Chennai (IMD) | Click Here | Official IMD alerts and forecasts for Chennai and other districts of TN. |
| Private Weather Forecasters / Bloggers |
Chennai Weather TN Weatherman Chennai Rains Dr. Kirthiga |
Weather trackers from Chennai, who have been interpreting weather data over the years. |
| TN Alert App | Android | iOS | Official app from TN Government for monsoon preparedness. |
| Chennai Lake Levels | Click Here | Water Levels of Lakes in and Around Chennai. |
| Chennai Cares | Follow on X | Website | Crisis Rescue and Relief (Team CRR) managed by Journalists and Volunteers. |
| Journalists to follow for Chennai Rain Updates | Omjasvin TOI | Padmaja TOI | Swedha DT Next | Nimisha TNIE | Journalists from Chennai who report on civic issues and provide real-time updates on the city's rains. |
*Last updated: This list was collated and verified by News of Chennai on November 26 11:00 PM