Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains wreak havoc in southern region, rescue and relief operations in full swing

The Indian Air Force along with the Indian Army helped people affected with unprecedented flooding and rains in Tamil Nadu

Updated on Dec 19, 2023 12:01 PM IST 11 Photos
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Southern Tamil Nadu is grappling with a severe flood crisis caused by heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. In response, both the state and central governments have initiated extensive rescue and relief efforts to aid those impacted. (PTI)

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"On December 18, Tamil Nadu received unprecedented rains in the last 24 hours that have caused extensive flooding in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. The IAF responded swiftly and tasked Air Force Station Sulur with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, which is currently being undertaken by MI -17 V5 helicopter," the Indian Air Force said in a post on 'X'. (ANI )

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Tamil Nadu Youth Affairs and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin met flood affected people at a relief camp in Tirunelveli on Monday.(PTI)

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Tamil Nadu Youth Affairs and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin distributed relief material to flood affected people at the relief camp in Tirunelveli on Monday.(PTI)

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Manimuthar waterfall overflows due to incessant heavy rainfall in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu.(ANI )

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