40 lakes in the Kovilpatti area have reached their full capacity. “40 lakes in Kovilpatti Panchayat are full. Two lakes were damaged and we repaired them. We are continuously monitoring other lakes too. If there is a breach in the lake, we are ready to fix it immediately,” said Rajesh, District Development Officer, Thoothukkudi district.
Courtallam and Manimutharu Waterfalls are overflowing due to excess rains in Tirunelveli district.
Incidents of landslides were reported from Ooty due to heavy rains lashing the Nilgiris district. Union Minister Dr L. Murugan oversaw the clearing of the landslide at Ooty Mettupalayam road. Flash floods were reported in many places in Thoothukudi. Efforts to rectify breaches in water bodies were carried out by district administration.