By- Srishti Verma
Heavy rains continued to pound the Tirunelveli district in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation
District administration shifted 696 pregnant women to safety as a precautionary measure.
Central team also visited Tirunelveli to assess the damage caused by flood and rainfall in the Southern district.
Indian Navy undertook rescue operations in the southern part of the state
Indian Navy helicopter flew seven sorties and air-dropped 3.2 tons of relief material in the inaccessible flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that state government has taken all possible precautions and measures for the welfare of the people
He further said that as many as 12,653 people have been rescued and are staying at the 14 relief camps.
State government and Centre have jointly mobilised a massive rescue and relief operation