
Valparai gets respite from rain
The Hindu
After witnessing heavy rain for past four days, Valparai received some respite as the rains abated from Monday morning. Sources in the Revenue Department said that there were no inundation of low-lyin
After witnessing heavy rain for past four days, Valparai received some respite as the rains abated from Monday morning. Sources in the Revenue Department said that there were no inundation of low-lying areas. However, a portion of a residence at Anna Nagar in Valparai collapsed due to the rain on Sunday. The department will provide compensation to the family, the sources added.More Related News

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