In a heartbreaking event during the heavy rains caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu, a migrant worker named Chandan lost his life after he accidentally touched a live electric wire while trying to take out cash from an ATM in the Muthialpet area of Chennai.
Chandan, who originally came from Odisha and worked at a private store in Parrys, went to the ATM near his home on Broadway. As he opened the door to the ATM, he touched a metal pole next to an electrical post and got electrocuted. The electric shock was so strong that it threw him onto the road.
Nearby people rushed to help him and took him to a nearby government hospital, but sadly, he was declared dead when he arrived. This tragic incident happened as Tamil Nadu and nearby areas were facing heavy rains and flooding from Cyclone Fengal.
The local police, known as Muthialpet police, are investigating this terrible incident.
While Cyclone Fengal made landfall, it brought strong winds and heavy rains to Tamil Nadu, leading to widespread flooding in hospitals and homes. Roads were covered with water, and many people struggled to find shelter from the storm.
Hospitals, including two state-run ones at Chromepet, had rainwater enter their buildings, affecting patients and staff. Officials worked hard to clear the floodwaters quickly.
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