December 22, 2023: As heavy rains continued to create havoc at the Tirunelveli district in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear, the district administration shifted around 696 pregnant women to safety as a precautionary measure.

According to the administration, as many as 142 pregnant women were admitted to various hospitals and delivered babies in the last two days.

Meanwhile, the Central team also visited Tirunelveli to assess the damage caused by flood and rainfall in the Southern district.

The Indian Navy undertook rescue operations in the southern part of the state amid relentless heavy rain causing widespread damage in Tamil Nadu.

Indian Navy helicopter flew seven sorties and air-dropped 3.2 tons of relief material in the inaccessible flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu including Srivaikuntam, on Thursday.