Cuddalore district
Tragic Monsoon Fatality: Mother and Daughter Die in Tamil Nadu Wall Collapse Following Heavy Rainfall
Oct 22, 2025 07:58 pm CST
A mother and daughter became the first casualties of Tamil Nadu's northeast monsoon season when a neighboring wall collapsed onto their thatched home in Cuddalore district after intense rainfall measuring 174mm. Local officials including Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam have responded to the incident as the IMD continues to monitor weather conditions across coastal regions.
Tragic Lightning Strike Kills Four Women Working in Tamil Nadu Maize Field: Safety Concerns Highlighted
Oct 17, 2025 01:25 am CST
Four women lost their lives in a devastating lightning strike while applying pesticides in a maize field in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, has raised concerns about worker safety during thunderstorms in agricultural settings, as authorities urge locals to exercise caution in open areas during adverse weather conditions.