Coastal areas are the most affected areas in Thoothukudi. The rains has caused devastation in four northern coastal districts of Thoothukudi, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Chennai and Tiruvallur. Around four lakhs of people were evacuated. 


Jayalalitha has sent a detailed memorandum asking for relief and restoration assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund and other Central funds. In this case, yesterday heavy rains have lashed out the coastal regions of Thoothukudi. Roads between Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli were completely submerged in water.


Rescue operations are unable to carry on, as excess of water has completely came out. A lake near Thoothukudi has also been broken and the rescue operations are being carried out with help of boats. People are advised not to leave their homes.


The routes between Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli were completely collapsed and passengers who traveled were trapped in middle of road. Incessant downpour has caused more havoc in that particular region. Jayalalitha has ordered to carry on the rescue operations and so far no funds have been allocated.


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