<p>A flood alert was issued for people living on the banks of the Korayar and Ariyar rivers in Tamil Nadu by Tiruchirappalli district collector S Sivarasu on Monday as heavy rains lashed Manapparai and other catchment areas of the rivers.</p>.<p>Sivarasu also directed the people to safeguard their livestock, especially in the rural areas.</p>.<p>Weather department officials said that Manapparai town and suburbs have recorded 274 mm rainfall on Monday till 9 am.</p>.<p>The heavy rains in Tiruchirappalli and surrounding areas for the past few days have resulted in waterlogging in the city and flooding of many residential areas.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>A flood alert was issued for people living on the banks of the Korayar and Ariyar rivers in Tamil Nadu by Tiruchirappalli district collector S Sivarasu on Monday as heavy rains lashed Manapparai and other catchment areas of the rivers.</p>.<p>Sivarasu also directed the people to safeguard their livestock, especially in the rural areas.</p>.<p>Weather department officials said that Manapparai town and suburbs have recorded 274 mm rainfall on Monday till 9 am.</p>.<p>The heavy rains in Tiruchirappalli and surrounding areas for the past few days have resulted in waterlogging in the city and flooding of many residential areas.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>