In Tamil Nadu, normal life in several districts has been thrown out of gear. In the past 24 hours, Oothu in Tirunelveli district received a maximum of 54 cm of rainfall. Other parts of Tirunelveli, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Tenkasi and Thanjavur recorded more than 20 cm of
rainfall.
In Ariyalur, seven people including a six-month-old infant were rescued in the floods. District administrations have been advised to take necessary action depending on the flood situation.