Rain disrupts normal life in Vellore
The Hindu
Ranipet received 28.57 mm rainfall while Tiruvannamalai district recorded 15.13 mm rain
Rain lashed many parts of Vellore and neighbouring towns of Ambur, Arani, Arcot, Wallajah, Arakkonam, Cheyyar and Gudiyatham on Friday.
Low-lying areas like Sampath Nagar and Kansalpet in Vellore were inundated with knee-deep water disrupting daily lives of residents in these areas. Power was shut down to prune overgrown trees and fallen branches on key stretches in the district.
Clogged stormwater drains were cleaned to ensure free flow of rainwater from the streets.
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