Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded

Aerial view of flood in Srivaikuntam town of Thoothukudi district showed houses submerged in water as heavy rains have led to rise in water bodies in Tamil Nady.

A flooded lacality following rains in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. ( Image Source :PTI )

Tamil Nadu is battling a flood scare amid heavy rains in the state leading to the inundation of several areas, houses and building complexes. Indian Army's rescue team has reached Srivaikuntam to support the relief efforts as residents struggle to survive amidst raging water.

News agency PTI shared a video of rescue teams distributing food, and essential items and evacuating people from the flooded Muthammal Colony in Thoothukudi.

VIDEO | Rescue teams distribute food, essential items and evacuate people from flooded Muthammal Colony in Thoothukudi, #TamilNadu.#TamilNaduRains

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/J7dHMGMCZP

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 20, 2023

Meanwhile, the first Indian Coast Guard ALH helicopter took off from Madurai early morning with 350 kg of material to be airdropped in rain-affected areas of Thoothukudi. The second helicopter also loaded with 350 kg of relief materials will take off shortly, reported ANI.

#WATCH | The first Indian Coast Guard ALH helicopter took off from Madurai early morning with 350 kg of material to be airdropped in rain-affected areas of Thoothukudi. The second helicopter also loaded with 350 kg of relief materials will take off shortly. pic.twitter.com/1yYQkuEE9R

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023

A few buildings were also seen to be submerged as the Tamraparni River in Tirunelveli was flooded due to heavy rains. Aerial view of flood in Srivaikuntam town of Thoothukudi district showed houses submerged in water.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Indian Army's rescue team reaches Srivaikuntam. #TamilNaduRains pic.twitter.com/RnBD5uNa4P

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023

Several parts of Tuticorin witnessed severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall in the region. Areas near the district court are also inundated. In Tirunelveli, heavy rains created flood-like situations.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains in Tirunelveli create flood-like situations; visuals from Manimutharu Waterfalls. (19.12) pic.twitter.com/yorfFj16Ni

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023