Over 300 people evacuated from banks of Sankarabarani
The Hindu
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More than 300 people residing on the banks of Sankarabarani have been evacuated to safer places after river water entered their dwelling units on Friday.
Revenue officials, with the help of NDRF and fire service personnel, rescued people residing in N. R Nagar in Edianchavady, Nonankuppam and Ariyapalayam. They have been moved to nearby government schools, said an official.
As many as 239 people were rescued from N R Nagar, he added.
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