Amid the heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, 500 train passengers are stranded in the Thoothukudi district of the state and are waiting to be evacuated. IMD has also issued a red alert in four districts, schools and colleges have been closed.. - Tamil Nadu Rains: 500 Passengers Stranded In Thoothukudi District, IMD Issues Red Alert
Several trains have been cancelled for today due to the heavy rains in Tamil Nadu; flight operations have also been affected as four districts are on Red Alert by IMD. Know all about it.. - Tamil Nadu Rains: Trains Cancelled, Flights Diverted As State Is Flooded, Check FULL LIST
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.
Chennai floods: Velachery residents forced to evacuate, little improvement since 2015
Residents of Velachery in Chennai express disappointment as they are forced to evacuate due to flooding, highlighting the lack of progress in the past eight years. With no power, water supply, or essential services, residents recount their struggles and the challenges they face. Despite hopes that storm water drains would prevent such situations, the breach of Velachery lake has led to increased water levels. The absence of political support and limited assistance from the administration further exacerbate the situation. As residents grapple with the loss of their belongings and the need to rebuild their lives, questions arise about the government's planning and preparedness for future floods.