Rain affects normal life in Puducherry, Cuddalore, Villupuram
The Hindu
Several low-lying areas inundated; water enters Irula colony; Namassivayam meets Electricity Department officials; Ponmudi visits water-logged Villupuram bus stand
Normal life was disrupted in Puducherry and neighbouring districts of Cuddalore and Villupuram in Tamil Nadu on Monday due to continuous rain since the previous night. It inundated several low-lying areas in the region, forcing civic authorities to use pump sets to drain away the water.
Waterlogging was reported in Rainbow Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Chellan Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, Pavanan Nagar, Indira Gandhi Statue, Uppalam and Indira Gandhi Square. By evening, water started receding as rain stopped for a few hours.
Water entered several houses in the Irula colony in Villianur. “Stormwater entered at least six houses in our place causing damage to books, dress materials and utensils. It has become a routine affair. Even a few hours of rain causes flooding in our locality,” said Egambaram, a member of the Irula community.
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