chennai rain: Tamil Nadu rain: Flash flood at Old Courtallam falls in Tenkasi kills teenager, video of fierce
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A tragic incident unfolded at the Old Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu as a 17-year-old boy lost his life to the fierce currents of a flash flood on Friday afternoon.The victim, identified as Ashwin, a Class XI student hailing from NGO Colony in Palayamkottai, was among the individuals bathing at the falls around 2:30 pm when a sudden downpour in the Western Ghats triggered a flash flood. Chaos ensued as tourists cried out for assistance, prompting both police personnel and...

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