Several districts in South Tamil Nadu are facing the brunt of heavy rains, with the National Highway between Nellai and Thoothukudi being completely cut off. The districts of Nellai, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari have been inundated due to the unprecedented rainfall.
The situation in Nellai is particularly dire, with the city being surrounded by white water and many areas, including the Nellai District Collector’s Office and the Tirunelveli Junction Bus Stand, being submerged in flood water due to the overflow of the Tamiravaruni River. The heavy flooding has resulted in a complete blockage of traffic in the area.
Rescue operations are currently underway, with rescuers using boats to save people who are stuck in the Nellai Junction area. In addition, the national highway between Nellai and Thoothukudi has been cut off, prompting officials to work on repairing the broken highway in the Vasavapuram area.
The impact of the heavy rains has also affected the transportation sector, with 19 trains in South Tamil Nadu being cancelled due to the inclement weather conditions. The full details of the cancellations can be found on our website.
The local authorities are advising people in the affected areas to take necessary precautions and stay safe until the situation improves. The heavy rainfall and flooding have caused significant disruption in the region, and efforts are being made to restore normalcy as soon as possible.