Rain triggers a flood of problems

eavy, widespread, and incessant rain has been lashing almost all parts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts throughout Monday with the marked low pressure developing into a cyclone off the Puducherry-Karaikal coast. Strong winds swayed the trees menacingly along the long coastline from Adirampattinam to Poompuhar while the fishermen preferred the safety of shores to the rough seas. In the 24 hours...