Northeast monsoon causes floods in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, some snowfall in Kashmir: News Roundup (01 to 15 November 2011)

The news this fortnight has been dominated by the north-east monsoon in South India, mainly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar, Vagai, Krishnarajasagar, Mettur and Chemberampakkam reservoirs have either reached full capacity or are expected to in the next few days. Areas downstream of Vagai reservoir received flood warnings.

In the cities of Tamil Nadu, heavy rains and inadequate infrastructure have led to damage to life and property, with 10 people dead in two separate incidents. 

Winter precipitation has begun in Kashmir, with the higher reaches receiving snowfall. 

Advance of the North-east monsoon

Water levels in several dams increase: Some threats of flooding

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu

Snowfall in Kashmir

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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