Dynamite News Cyclone Fengal: Rescue operations continue in flooded areas in Puducherry
The Union Territory witnessed severe flooding, especially in areas surrounding the Sankaraparani River, with over 200 residences in NR Nagar inundated. Read further on Dynamite News:
Puducherry: The effects of Cyclone Fengal have been devastating after the storm made landfall, causing extremely heavy rainfall in coastal regions of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The Union Territory witnessed severe flooding, especially in areas surrounding the Sankaraparani River, with over 200 residences in NR Nagar inundated. The people living in the area remain stranded as the Indian Army along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are working together in rescue operations.
Rescue team efforts
The rescue teams are making efforts to save the lives of those stranded in their houses due to flooding. The army has deployed boats to navigate the flooded streets of Puducherry and evacuate residents.
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Local authorities, including the District Collector and the Public Works Department Minister, are also on the ground, assessing the situation and expediting relief efforts.
The Indian Army conducted multiple rescue operations on Sunday across several areas in the city. The rescue operations were conducted in flood-hit areas in the Union Territory, including Krishna Nagar, Kuber Nagar, and Jiva Nagar.
Several people rescued
The operations successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these inundated areas, saving over 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone.
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On Sunday afternoon, the rescue efforts were ongoing in Jiva Nagar, with 30 soldiers deployed to help stranded people. Additionally, the evacuation operations in other vulnerable areas are also underway. (with Agency inputs)