Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu have caused a bridge collapse on the Thoothukudi-Madurai highway, stranding a train and affecting the transportation route between Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi. The flooding has prompted rescue efforts, including a special train and Indian Coast Guard helicopters delivering relief materials. The Indian Army also rescued passengers from a flooded car. The intense rainfall has led to deadly floods, with over 10 reported deaths and hundreds stranded in Chennai. The situation has prompted the involvement of Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and garnered attention from media outlets like RT_com and AFP.
VIDEO: People are forced to wade through knee-high water in Chennai's streets after intense rainfall in southern India triggered deadly floods, with local media reporting more than 10 deaths. Hundreds remain stranded in the state of Tamil Nadu as water submerges roads, with… https://t.co/hit9jLJQrj
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: A car with three passengers was rescued by the Indian Army in a flood-affected area of Kurukattur in Thoothukudi district. (Source: Defence PRO) https://t.co/dRxKR6cbhT
#WATCH | The first Indian Coast Guard ALH helicopter took off from Thoothukudi early morning with 350 kg of material to be airdropped in rain-affected areas. The second helicopter also loaded with 350 kg of relief materials will take off shortly. https://t.co/CWw96LH05t
#WATCH | Special train rolls out of Vanchi Maniyachi to Chennai Egmore rescuing stranded passengers from Srivaikuntam with medical and catering teams on board: Southern Railway (Video Source: Southern Railway) https://t.co/BxdpCweRty
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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: On bridge collapses near Anthony Puram on the Thoothukudi-Madurai highway, a local resident says, "This is the main road between the Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi. It's also the main route for Rameswaram...It's a significant highway...In this area also people… https://t.co/JwlzGFnMFp https://t.co/UZ4d9zeeEU
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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | A bridge collapsed near Anthony Puram on the Thoothukudi-Madurai highway in the Thoothukudi district. https://t.co/G9ooUzWikP
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | A bridge collapsed near Anthony Puram on the Thoothukudi-Madurai highway in Thoothukudi district. https://t.co/H1W6MGmPTy
#WATCH | Train number 20606, Chennai-Egmore Express running from Tiruchendur to Chennai along with passengers has been stranded in Srivaikuntam, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu due to heavy rain and flood situation in the area. Met Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and he… https://t.co/PdtqOXMxYE