Rains continued overnight in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops and the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall is likely in a few places in Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts, also part of the delta region.Rains submerged crops, partially and completely, at several places including those in and around Tiruvarur, …
Residents of Mayiladuthurai and the nearby villages to the west are struggling as the one-km-long Puthutheru, once well paved, has now deteriorated into a rough dirt track. “Thousands of people, including students, commuters, and farmers, use this road daily to reach Mayiladuthurai. The condition of the road worsens during special events as it has several marriage halls, leading to traffic …
