October 22, 2026 1:50 PM
Heavy rains batter Puducherry ; schools shut, low-lying areas inundated
Puducherry and its suburbs were pounded by heavy rains overnight, inundating roads in several areas. The heavy downpour disrupted traffic and affected daily wage earners. In view of the rains, Minister A Namassivayam announced a holiday on Thursday for all government-run and privately-managed schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions. Puducherry recorded 7 cm rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Thursday, official sources said. A control room has been set up to handle emerg...