Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32am on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday India
Persistent heavy rainfall in southern Tamil Nadu has resulted in three fatalities and disrupted normal life. The India Meteorological Department issues a yellow alert for Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi. Flooded roads, submerged bridges, and breached lakes cut off transportation, affecting several regions. Stranded passengers from the Tiruchendur-Chennai Egmore Chendur Express receive food drops, and efforts are underway to evacuate the remaining 500. Governor RN Ravi convenes a meeting to mobilize resources, declare holidays, and shut schools in affected districts. The Indian Army aids evacuations, highlighting the severity of the situation.
