Minister inspects rain-hit areas in Ramanathapuram
Environment Minister V. K. Rajeev inspected waterlogged areas in Ramanathapuram following heavy rainfall that caused significant infrastructure disruption. The minister has ordered local officials to drain floodwaters and repair damaged roads and drainage systems.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing urban infrastructure vulnerabilities and the government's response to climate-related extreme weather events.
Minister inspects rain-hit areas in Ramanathapuram left Water-logging on Rameswaram Road near Bharathi Nagar in Ramanathapuram on Tuesday. L. BALACHANDAR The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ck35in/article71604974.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10217_20_10_2026_17_18_28_2_DSC_1898.JPG BALACHANDAR L RAMANATHAPURAM: TAMIL NADU: 20 October 2026: Rainwater logging on Rameswaram Road near Bharathi nagar in Ramanathapuram following last night rainfall. Photo: L. Balachandar / The Hindu. RAMANATHAPURAM Following heavy overnight downpour that left roads and bylanes across Ramanathapuram heavily waterlogged, Minister for Environment and Climate Change V. K. Rajeev on Tuesday inspected the affected areas. Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed many places in Ramanathapuram district on Monday night. In the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, the district recorded the highest rainfall of 80.4 mm at Thiruvadanai, followed by Ramanathapuram 62, Theerthandasthanam 50, Thondi 49.6, Mandapam 36, Vattanam 36.2, R.S. Mangalam 30, and Paramakudi 10.4. A tamarind tree on Ramanathapuram D-Block National Highway was uprooted. Mr.
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