Overview

• Heavy rainfall continues to cause severe flooding in several districts of Tamil Nadu, India, with schools in Tirunelveli district remaining closed.
• Relief operations are underway, with the India Meteorological Department predicting light to moderate rain to continue until December 26.
• Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested an interim relief of ₹2,000 crore from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the rain-battered districts.
• Ten people have lost their lives due to the unprecedented rainfall, causing widespread devastation in various areas of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari districts.
• Rescue teams, including the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard, are actively engaged in relief work, distributing food and relief material to people stuck in waterlogged areas.