The north-east monsoon continued to remain vigorous over the Cauvery delta region, especially Nagapattinam district, on Saturday. Most parts of Nagapattinam district were battered by heavy rainfall for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday. Thalaignayiru bore the brunt on Friday, registering 270 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Heavy rain lashed Tirupoondi (241.80 mm), Vedaranyam (160.40 mm), Mayiladuthurai (107.30 mm) and Sirkazhi (106.70 mm), disrupting normal life in the district to a large extent. Thirthuraipoondi in Tiruvarur district registered...
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