28 people killed in heavy rains in TN

Chennai, Nov 26 (PTI) Twenty eight people have lost their
lives in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu so far as
heavy rains under the influence of a depression over the Bay
of Bengal lashed different parts of the state, throwing normal
life out of gear.

The depression, centered about 50 km off the Vedaranyam
coast, is likely cross the coast today evening between
Vedanrayam and Pamban, the Meteorological office said.

Tamil Nadu would continue to experience rains till
Thursday, they said.

Police said most of the deaths were either due to
electrocution or wall collapses.

Chennai city is experiencing heavy rains since Tuesday
night, from which there has been no respite.

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has instructed ministers, MPs
and MLAs to involve themselves in flood relief work.

In a statement, he said that the Tamil Nadu cabinet, at
its meeting here Thursday, would discuss the flood relief work
and announce relief measures.

Reports from the Cauvery Delta districts, which bore the
burnt of the rains, said standing crops in most areas are
under knee-deep water.

Schools and colleges in several districts, including
Chennai, have declared a holiday Wednesday.