Summer downpour in southern districts, many including Tenkasi get orange alert
A TNSTC bus got stuck in water under a rail bridge near Vallioor in Tirunelveli district due to inundation. The Fire and Rescue Services personnel rescued nearly sixty passengers.
Representative image (Hemanathan M)
CHENNAI:Bringing cheers to those scorched by rising temperatures, southern districts witnessed a downpour on Wednesday. Summer rains led to water logging in many areas.
A TNSTC bus got stuck in water under a rail bridge near Vallioor in Tirunelveli district due to inundation. The Fire and Rescue Services personnel rescued nearly sixty passengers.
The rainfall was so heavy in parts of Virudhunagar district that cold weather prevailed in the region. Met Department predicted heavy rainfall in Virudhunagar district on Thursday too and issued an Orange alert.
The district administration said they have taken adequate measures to protect the people. Those living along low-lying areas have been asked to remain cautious and people were advised safety at places of waterlogging. Officials from the Revenue Department were instructed to monitor the situation and render assistance.
A round the clock control room is made functional in Virudhunagar and the needy could dial 1077 for any rain related assistance, officials said. Similarly, Tenkasi district also received an ‘Orange alert.’
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Chinna Suruli waterfalls near Andipatti in Theni district was flooded following the downpour and the Forest personnel restricted tourists from taking bath in the water falls.
