Green shades damaged by gusty wind pose risk to commuters in Chennai
Though the Nungambakkam observatory recorded only light rain of around 1.5 cm from the showers on Tuesday, the spell was accompanied by bouts of wind.
Following the rain, the green shade near the new Avadi road junction was found dangling below, at a length that may hit the wind shields of heavy vehicles and potentially throw two-wheeler riders off balance. Last month, commuters told TNIE the shade near the fort station signal was similarly found torn.
North-Chennai based activist Jai Ganesh spotted a torn green shade at GNT Road in Erukkancheri on Monday, tweeting to officials for help. 'This (the fallen net) is posing a serious threat to pedestrians and motorists,' he said in a social media post.
The Chennai corporation had installed the temporary structures during the summer to protect two-wheeler riders from the heat. To mitigate the danger, the residents suggest turning these temporary structures to permanent all-weather structures which can protect commuters from both the rain and the sun, as was envisioned by the corporation when they began the initiative last year. Officials, during then, had discussed replacing the green nets with PVC sheets, which can also turn out to be helpful for those riding in the rain.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Sharp decline in yield as mysterious fungal infection hits apple crops in Himachal Pradesh
CHANDIGARH: The torrential rains and the harsh weather have impacted the apple industry of the state as a severe fungal disease has hit the apple plants, causing apple leaves to turn yellow and fall prematurely, leading to a sharp decline in yield. It is estimated that around 35 to 40 per cent of apple trees in each orchard are affected. The size and quality of the fruit are likely to be impacted. After Kashmir, the hill state is the second largest producer of apples in the country, with a substantial market share of around 25 per cent. The apple industry in the state amounts to Rs 5,000 crore. Talking to TNIE, Harish Chauhan, a leading apple grower and the convener of the Kisan Samyukt Manch, said, "The teams of experts from the Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni will assess the damage and check which fungal infection has hit the apple crop." "The teams are visiting today and tomorrow at different apple orchards, but we estimate that around 35 to 40 per cent apple trees in each orchard are affected by the fungal infection," he added.
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Indian Express
Metro services disrupted in Kolkata amid heavy rain
Commuters in Kolkata faced significant disruptions to metro services this Monday, the first working day of the week, due to severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall. While some services are still operating, they are running at a crawling pace. Services between Mahatma Gandhi Road station and Park Street halted, with multiple metro trains stranded at various stations across the network. Metro authorities have issued assurances that the issues will be promptly resolved, but commuters are already feeling the pinch, with many attempting to exit metro stations to find alternative transportation like buses and cabs to reach their workplaces. The disruption has led to an increase in crowds at several stations, with the escalators at Maidan station reportedly closed due to overwhelming pressure from the throngs of passengers. This latest disruption follows a similar incident two days ago. On Saturday afternoon, North-South Metro services (Dakshineswar to Kabi Subhash) were interrupted for nearly an hour when the drainage channel between the tracks in the tunnel suddenly filled with water. The incident, which occurred between Jatin Das Park and Netaji Bhavan stations from 3:40 pm to 4:35 pm, was attributed to a burst water pipe. Metro sources explained that the concrete drainage channel situated between the two tracks, specifically between Jatin Das Park and Kalighat stations, became inundated. Officials highlighted the critical risk posed by a flooded drainage channel to the metro's electrified third rail, which could lead to significant damage and widespread disruption. Consequently, services were suspended on Saturday as per standard metro operating procedures. Metro workers and officials responded by disconnecting the power supply to the third line and commencing repair work. The situation was brought under control after approximately an hour of effort. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Flood alert in Hogenakkal after outflow from Kabini, KRS dams
DHARMAPURI: Dharmapuri District Collector R Sadeesh on Thursday issued a flood alert and called for a temporary ban on all tourism activities in Hogenakkal as the water inflow into the River Cauvery began rising the previous day with the release of water from the Kabini and KRS dams in Karnataka. The water level in the river at Hogenakkal gradually rose due to the abrupt release of over 55,000 cusecs of water from these dams. The water level which was 18,000 cusecs at 6 am rose to 45,000 cusecs by Thursday evening. Anticipating further rise, Collector Sadheesh issued a ban on tourism till further notice. Meanwhile, farmers have started urging the Dharmapuri district administration and the state government to take steps to implement the Cauvery Surplus Water Project whereby excess water would be diverted to lakes and ponds across the district. Speaking to TNIE, R Sugumaran, a farmer from Pennagaram, said, "Despite the Cauvery flowing right through our district, it serves no purpose to the farmers here. Due to the terrain, we can only watch as the water gets drained into the seas. For nearly a decade, we have been urging the Tamil Nadu government to implement the Cauvery Surplus Water Project that would potentially improve every aspect of Dharmapuri's development. No action has been taken yet." Another farmer, S Mariappan from Dharmapuri, said, "The Cauvery Surplus Water Project has been opposed by farmers in the delta districts citing impact on paddy production. Under this project, we only need flood water which otherwise drains into the sea; at most, we need 3 to 3.5 TMC of water to replenish our lakes. Presently, farmers are abandoning their fields and taking up labour jobs as they don't have sufficient water for farming. So we urge the state government to implement the project". Meanwhile, an official in the PWD (WRO) said, "We cannot comment on the matter related to policy decisions."
