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In the wake of the recent cyclone and widespread flooding in Tamil Nadu, the railway track in Alwarthirunagari, Thoothukudi district, has suffered damage due to heavy rainfall. Repair efforts are currently underway to address the issue as the state copes with the aftermath of the natural calamities.
Despite ongoing repair work, certain areas like Chinnamani Nagar and Millerpuram Housing Board are still grappling with stagnant rainwater, significantly impacting normal life. Suburbs such as P & T Colony, Raju Nagar, and Ashok Nagar in Thoothukudi remain inundated, compounded by the accumulation of substantial amounts of garbage.
Telangana and Puducherry Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan visited flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi and criticized the MK Stalin government for what she termed as a mishandling of the situation. She emphasized the need for better precautionary measures and accused the state government of failing to effectively manage the flood situation.
Heavy Rainfall Damages Railway Track in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena reported that the rescue operations in the flood-affected southern districts have concluded, with the focus shifting to the restoration of basic services. However, communication lines in some districts remain affected in the aftermath of the flood.
The flooding has resulted in 35 reported deaths so far, with Thoothukudi district accounting for 22 fatalities and Tirunelveli 13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Michaung, assured support for Tamil Nadu and delegated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed gratitude for the prompt attention and support from Prime Minister Modi in addressing the unprecedented floods in Southern Tamil Nadu.
