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At least four people are dead as a powerful storm continues to lash the Northeast, knocking out power for nearly 650,000 people from Connecticut to Maine and unleashing dangerous flooding that has engulfed cars, prompted water rescues and disrupted travel across the region.
Extremely heavy rainfall continues in the south districts of Tamil Nadu, with Palayamkottai and Kanyakumari receiving significant rainfall. Flood-affe
Tamil Nadu Rains: As per IMD reports, Thiruchendur in the Tuticorin District witnessed 60 cm of rain in just 15 hours till 1:30 AM and Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli District recorded 26 AM rainfall. Similarly, Kanyakumari also witnessed 17.3 cm of rainfall.
Tamil Nadu grapples with heavy rainfall, prompting holiday closures in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts. Severe waterlogging and overflowing lakes in Thoothukudi raised concerns. IMD forecasts continuous heavy rain in multiple districts, prompting proactive measures by the government. Relief camps and disaster response forces are deployed, emphasizing public safety. Disruptions in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi persist. The Meteorological Department warns of potential cyclonic winds, urging vigilance amid ongoing rainfall for community safety.
Several places in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) and Thirunelveli districts along Tamil Nadu's southeast coast witnessed record-breaking rainfall on Monday, ever since the ongoing northeast monsoon became active over the state late last week.