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Tamil Nadu News: A second landslide struck the temple town of Tiruvannamalai on Monday afternoon, following a tragic incident the previous day that resulted in the deaths of a family of seven. The first landslide occurred on Sunday at 4:30 PM, triggered by heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall near Chennai on Saturday.

Rescue operations are currently underway, supported by experts from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai. However, efforts are being hindered by continuous rainfall and the risk of additional boulders falling from the hillside.

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The second landslide happened near a local temple, further complicating the situation. Since the cyclone hit, Tamil Nadu has experienced severe rainfall, causing significant flooding, particularly in the Viluppuram district. Many areas are now inaccessible due to washed-out bridges and overflowing waters, damaging crops and disrupting rail services.

In western Tamil Nadu, the districts of Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri have also been severely affected by record floods. Uthangarai recorded 50 centimetres of rain in just 24 hours, while Villupuram received 42 cm and Harur in Dharmapuri saw 33 cm. Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai recorded 16 cm.

Disturbing videos have surfaced, showing vehicles, including large buses, being swept away by floodwaters at Uthangirai’s bus station, where rain fell continuously for 14 hours.

A senior official from the Weather Department indicated that the heavy rainfall is a result of the cyclone's remnants, now forming a strong low-pressure area over northern Tamil Nadu. Rainfall alerts have been issued for northern Kerala and southern Karnataka as the system is expected to strengthen and move towards the Arabian Sea.

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In Chennai, the weekend brought further challenges as part of the airport was flooded, resulting in numerous flight cancellations and significant disruption for passengers. Operations were halted until 4 AM on Sunday.

So far, two people have lost their lives due to the severe weather, including a migrant worker in Chennai who was reportedly electrocuted while trying to withdraw money from an ATM.

Cyclone Fengal had previously skirted the coast of Sri Lanka, claiming at least 12 lives, including six children.