Weather Woes in Tamil Nadu: The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools, colleges, and private institutions in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts due to heavy rainfall.
In response to the inclement weather, Anna University has postponed semester exams in four districts, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tuticorin.Additionally, distance education examinations scheduled in Nagercoil have been deferred, with the revised schedule to be communicated later.
Thoothukudi experienced severe waterlogging due to continuous heavy rainfall, leading to concerns about rising water levels in lakes and rivers. According to IMD predictions, heavy rain is expected in specific districts, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi.
The downpour has resulted in 40 lakes in Kovilpatti reaching their full capacity, causing overflowing. Efforts to control water flow involve the use of sandbags and JCB machines in areas like Koosalipatti and Inam Maniyachi.
Rajesh, the District Development Officer of Thoothukudi district, reported on the situation, stating that 40 lakes in Kovilpatti Panchayat are full. Precautionary measures are being taken, and authorities are monitoring the lakes for potential breaches.
The Tamil Nadu government, prioritizing safety, has deployed the State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi districts. Relief camps have been set up to accommodate those affected.
Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, KKSSR Ramachandran, emphasized the government’s commitment to people’s safety, with ministers and IAS officers overseeing operations in the affected districts. The Chief Minister has advised on-the-spot monitoring and additional disaster response forces have been deployed.
In Tirunelveli, flood-affected individuals have been relocated to the Thachanallur relief camp, where essential needs and food are provided. Tuticorin and Tenkasi districts are also experiencing heavy rains, disrupting normal life. The Meteorological Department warns of cyclonic winds in eastern coastal areas and the Gulf of Mannar.
Latest Rain Updates
Severe rainfall, driven by a cyclonic circulation, wreaks havoc in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Tuticorin, and Kanyakumari. Life is disrupted, and flooding is widespread, particularly in Tirunelveli and Nagercoil.
Madurai railway division deploys extra staff at Kovilpatti to handle ticket refund demands for four southbound trains terminated there. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) buses aid stranded passengers.
Multiple trains are short-terminated at Kovilpatti, including Chennai Egmore – Tuticorin Pearl City Express, Nizamuddin – Kanniyakumari Tirukkural Express, Madurai – Punalur Express, and Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Express.
Flooded Tirunelveli yard and ballast washout in Srivaikuntam led to full and partial train cancellations in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin. Kayalpatnam in Tuticorin records 93 cm of rainfall in 24 hours.
Tamil Nadu government declared a public holiday in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari districts due to extreme rainfall.
45,000 cusecs were released into the Thamirabarani River from Tirunelveli district reservoirs. Gatana Nadhi dam water level decreases due to insufficient rain in the catchment area, reducing discharge from 6657 cusecs to 4053 cusecs.
Theni district administration declared school and college holiday for Monday due to heavy rainfall.
In response to the inclement weather, Anna University has postponed semester exams in four districts, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tuticorin.Additionally, distance education examinations scheduled in Nagercoil have been deferred, with the revised schedule to be communicated later.
Thoothukudi experienced severe waterlogging due to continuous heavy rainfall, leading to concerns about rising water levels in lakes and rivers. According to IMD predictions, heavy rain is expected in specific districts, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi.
The downpour has resulted in 40 lakes in Kovilpatti reaching their full capacity, causing overflowing. Efforts to control water flow involve the use of sandbags and JCB machines in areas like Koosalipatti and Inam Maniyachi.
Rajesh, the District Development Officer of Thoothukudi district, reported on the situation, stating that 40 lakes in Kovilpatti Panchayat are full. Precautionary measures are being taken, and authorities are monitoring the lakes for potential breaches.
The Tamil Nadu government, prioritizing safety, has deployed the State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi districts. Relief camps have been set up to accommodate those affected.
Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, KKSSR Ramachandran, emphasized the government’s commitment to people’s safety, with ministers and IAS officers overseeing operations in the affected districts. The Chief Minister has advised on-the-spot monitoring and additional disaster response forces have been deployed.
In Tirunelveli, flood-affected individuals have been relocated to the Thachanallur relief camp, where essential needs and food are provided. Tuticorin and Tenkasi districts are also experiencing heavy rains, disrupting normal life. The Meteorological Department warns of cyclonic winds in eastern coastal areas and the Gulf of Mannar.
Latest Rain Updates
Severe rainfall, driven by a cyclonic circulation, wreaks havoc in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Tuticorin, and Kanyakumari. Life is disrupted, and flooding is widespread, particularly in Tirunelveli and Nagercoil.
Madurai railway division deploys extra staff at Kovilpatti to handle ticket refund demands for four southbound trains terminated there. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) buses aid stranded passengers.
Multiple trains are short-terminated at Kovilpatti, including Chennai Egmore – Tuticorin Pearl City Express, Nizamuddin – Kanniyakumari Tirukkural Express, Madurai – Punalur Express, and Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Express.
Flooded Tirunelveli yard and ballast washout in Srivaikuntam led to full and partial train cancellations in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin. Kayalpatnam in Tuticorin records 93 cm of rainfall in 24 hours.
Tamil Nadu government declared a public holiday in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari districts due to extreme rainfall.
45,000 cusecs were released into the Thamirabarani River from Tirunelveli district reservoirs. Gatana Nadhi dam water level decreases due to insufficient rain in the catchment area, reducing discharge from 6657 cusecs to 4053 cusecs.
Theni district administration declared school and college holiday for Monday due to heavy rainfall.
