Heavy Rains Cause Chaos in Puducherry

Puducherry and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall on August 9, leading to flooding in several housing colonies and roads. A man is feared washed away by stormwater, prompting emergency response efforts. Schools were closed due to the severe weather conditions.

Heavy rains lashed Puducherry and its suburbs on August 9, causing widespread inundation in several housing colonies and roads. The torrential downpour disrupted normal life in the union territory, which experienced severe weather on both Thursday and Friday.

In a rain-related incident, a 40-year-old man was feared washed away in stormwater. Responding to the emergency, Congress legislator M Vaithianathan rushed to the scene on Friday night and mobilized official machinery to trace the missing individual.

Residents reported shock and panic as floodwater invaded their homes. The territorial government declared a holiday for all schools, including aided institutions, on Saturday due to the inclement weather.

(With inputs from agencies.)