Colleges Closed: The Indian Meteorological Division (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall in sure districts of Tamil Nadu, owing to which the district collectors of Villupuram, Tirunelveli (Nellai), Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi closed the colleges right this moment (December 13).
Following the cloudburst, districts like Chennai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Tiruvarur, Kanchipuram, Cuddalore, and Tanjore closed colleges on December 12.
The Thoothukudi district administration has issued a flood warning within the Srivaikuntam and Eral areas attributable to heavy inflows into the Thamirabarani river. Individuals in low-lying areas have been suggested to maneuver to protected locations.
In Chennai, the Public Works Division (PWD) has issued the primary flood warning for the areas close to the Redhills and Chembarambakkam reservoirs, town’s chief sources of consuming water. The warning follows the harmful enhance in water ranges attributable to incessant rain within the catchment areas.
As a result of a heavy downpour upstream of Thamirabarani, a flood warning was issued to all villages and cities located on the banks of the river, the administration stated.
The income officers have been instructed to evacuate the folks from all susceptible locations in Srivaikundam and Eral. Police and Fireplace and rescue providers personnel have requested folks to shift to safer areas.
(with inputs from PTI)
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