The whole state goes underwater Water level rose over the roofs of houses in Tamil Nadu, India

The whole state goes underwater Water level rose over the roofs of houses in Tamil Nadu, India Natural disaster 18 December 2023. Extremely heavy rains unleashed floods across four districts of southern Tamil Nadu, disrupting normal life. Thiruchendur in the Tuticorin District witnessed 60 cm of rain in just 15 hours till 1:30 am. A public holiday has been declared today in the affected districts due to the torrential rains. Schools, colleges, banks, private establishments and public sector firms will be shut. Kneetowaistdeep water submerged pockets of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts as water is released from Papanasam and Pechuparai dams. River Thamaraparani is in spate. The district collectors have been advised to ensure proper management of water in dams. The India Meteorological Department issued a warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall today as well. A cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area is exacerbating the situation. Chief Minister today deploy