January 13, 2026 08:24 am (IST)
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Death toll rises to 59 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rains under the influence of a low pressure continued to pound various parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday as the death toll in rain-related incidents climbed to 59, reports said.
The met office forecast more rains for the next 24 hours, beginning 08:30 am.
It said in a bulletin that the well-marked low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal adjoining Sri Lanka persisted and "it is likely to move west-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coast and would concentrate into a Depression during next 24 hours."
Under its influence, more rains were expected in the next 24 hours, the Regional Meteorological Department said.
Under its influence, more rains were expected in the next 24 hours, the Regional Meteorological Department said.
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