Heavy rain leaves roads inundated in Puducherry
The Hindu
City may receive light to moderate rain over next two days
Heavy rain lashed various parts of Puducherry on Friday inundating several roads and low-lying areas and disrupting traffic on the thoroughfares. The city recorded 110 mm rainfall till 5.30 p.m., said a Revenue Department official.
Waterlogging was reported from several areas across the city and motor pumps were used to bale out the water.
Heavy inundation was reported in Bussy Street, Indira Gandhi square, Rajiv Gandhi square, Paavanar Nagar, Lawspet and the East Coast Road.
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