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Chennai comes to a standstill as heavy rains flood south Indian city

India’s manufacturing capital Chennai came to a standstill on Sunday with many areas flooded after the southern Indian coast was battered by heavy rainfall overnight, prompting authorities to issue warnings and evacuate people from low-lying areas. Local media showed footage of cars submerged underwater, uprooted trees, and people being rescued …

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Millions in India under coronavirus lockdown

Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensified. Residents living in 75 districts across the country, including in major cities such as the capital New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, …

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