Villagers stranded due to floods in Kosasthalaiyar rescued
The Hindu
Kottaimedu village near Karanodai cut off; 37 people of 16 families marooned
Villagers stranded in the middle of Kosasthalai river were rescued by Fire and Rescue Services personnel in a coordinated effort with other departments in Tiruvallur district.
On Tuesday night, the district authorities received information about the plight of the people in Kottaimedu village near Karanodai, which was cut off due to flooding in Kosasthalai river.
The village is located at a point where the river divides and 37 people of 16 families were stranded since the floodwater surrounded the village.
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