Daily life disrupted as heavy rains flood Kanyakumari

After paralysing Chennai for nearly a week, the rains have now shifted to south Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari. Disrupting daily life, several places in the district are partially submerged in water and there were reports of water entering the homes in many low-lying areas. While the authority has taken swift actions to combat this situation. Here we take a look at some pictures that narrate the condition of the town.

After paralysing Chennai for nearly a week, the rains have now shifted to south Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari. Credit: PTI Photo

Disrupting daily life, several places in the district are partially submerged in water and there were reports of water entering the homes in many low-lying areas. Credit: PTI Photo

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), many parts of the district received an average rainfall of 77.2 mm, while eight places recorded more than 100 mm rains in the past 24 hours till November 12, 08:00 am. Credit: PTI Photo

Firefighters evacuate people from a flooded area after heavy rain in Kanyakumari. Credit: PTI Photo

The water level in four reservoirs is rising due to incessant rains at the catchment areas. Credit: PTI Photo

Heavy rains partially submerged religious places also. Several shrines are partially submerged in water. Credit: PTI Photo

Rescue and relief operations are on in full swing in flood stricken Kanyakumari. IN this photo, Nagercoil Municipal Corporation are seen helping residents. Credit: PTI Photo

College students being rescued from their hostel after flooding in the area following heavy rains, in Kanyakumari. Credit: PTI Photo

Nagercoil Municipal Corporation personnel carry out rescue operations after flooding in the Oottuvazmadam area near Nagercoil, in Kanyakumari. Credit: PTI Photo

People are seen standing in a waterlogged areas in Nagercoil, Kanyakumari. Credit: PTI Photo

People being rescued using earth mover in a waterlogged area in Nagercoil. Credit: PTI Photo

People wade through a waterlogged road due to heavy rain, at Pazhayar in Kanyakumari. Credit: PTI Photo