The cyclone brought heavy rains and gusty winds with Puducherry recorded its highest rainfall of 46 cm, IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional Director General, S Balachandran said on Sunday. Image: PTI
The cyclone started making landfall near Puducherry around 5.30 pm on Saturday and completed the process “between 10.30 pm and 11.30 pm.” It now lay close to Puducherry. Image: PTI
Mailam in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district received 50 centimetres ranifall during the period 8.30 am November 30 and 5.30 am Sunday. Image: PTI
A column of the Indian Army is carrying out relief and rescue operations in Puducherry. Over 100 civilians have been rescued, the Army said. Image: PTI
Hospital and houses were inundated in Chennai and its neighbourhood also and the civic authorities said clearing works were being carried out on a ‘war-footing.’ Image: PTI
Public transport services in Chennai were hit and people used flyovers and spaces beneath them as parking lots to avoid a repeat of what was endured during the 2015 floods. Image: PTI
Published at : 01 Dec 2024 11:33 AM (IST)
