A well-marked low-pressure system has caused heavy rain in the Delta and southern states of Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to declare a holiday on Friday for schools and colleges in many districts.
Heavy rain has led to waterlogging in many places, especially in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. The public was banned from visiting the Kutralam waterfalls due to heavy water flow.
Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the state Control Room, and directed the district authorities to take stock of the situation.
“Districts Tirunelveli and Tenkasi have experienced heavy rain. Senior officials have been deployed to monitor the situation. Although we have not received reports of major damage, the government is willing to act according to the need,” said Stalin.
The Chief Minister also noted that the current aid funds are not enough.
He said that the excess water in the dams will be released only after issuing appropriate warnings and evacuating residents to low-lying areas.
As of Friday morning, Tenkasi recorded 16.3 cm of rain, Ariyalur 15.9 cm, Mayiladuthurai 14.6 cm, and Tirunelveli 10.5 cm.
Districts including Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Villupuram, Thanjavur, and Trichy have declared holidays for both schools and colleges on Friday. In Madurai, Sivagangai, Dindigul, Salem, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, Theni, Mayiladuthurai, and Karur, only one school remained closed.
Speaking of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy, Stalin said, “We will unite and oppose it.”
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