3 killed in rain-related incidents triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu

At least three people have died in rain-related incidents triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu, Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said on Sunday. "Three people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents since last evening. 

While two persons died due to wall collapse in Tuticorin and Thanjavur, respectively, a



20-year-old youth died due to electrocution in Mayiladuthurai," he said while briefing reporters at the State Emergency Operations Centre.

As many as 149 cattle have died, and 57,000 hectares of farmland have been affected in Tamil Nadu's delta districts due to heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, Ramachandran said.