Parts of Thoothukudi witnessed waterlogging following rainfall in the city in the wake of Cyclone Burevi , on Saturday. "We have engaged 141 motor pumps and 12 sullage tankers through Thoothukudi Corporation to pump out the water," said Senthil Raj, District Collector. Earlier, waterlogging was also witnessed at various places here, including the main entrance of the Thoothukudi Government Hospital. The Depression is likely to remain practically stationary over the same region and weaken into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area during next 12 hours. The Depression over Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram District coast remained practically stationary during past 33 hours.

Source: Mint December 06, 2020 00:10 UTC