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Drenched and disrupted: Puducherry endures heaviest rainfall in three decades, see pics

Last updated on - Dec 1, 2024, 13:57 IST
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Cyclone Fengal brings record rainfall

Puducherry received 48.4 cm rainfall in 24 hours, the highest in 30 years.

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Uprooted trees block roads in Puducherry

Fallen trees caused by Cyclone Fengal blocked key roads in Puducherry, adding to the challenges of flood-hit residents and stranding commuters.

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Public transport paralyzed

Public buses and autos were stranded, leaving passengers in long queues.

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Power cut for over 12 hours

Power disrupted since 10 pm; partial restoration expected by Sunday night.

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Army called for flood rescue in Puducherry

Troops from the Chennai Garrison Battalion under the Dakshin Bharat Area were called in by the District Collector of Puducherry in the early hours of 1st December, at around 0100 hrs, to assist with rescue efforts in flooded areas.

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December begins with a deluge

The first day of December saw Puducherry drenched like never before.

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Office-goers face nightmare commutes

Workers reported being stuck in traffic for hours due to blocked roads.

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