With heavy rain lashing various parts of Erode district early on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, rain water inundated over 120 houses in the city and residents moved to safer places here.
Both Pichaikaran Pallam Canal and Perumpallam Canal carried copious water and the overflowing canals led to water entering Tamil Nadu Housing Board tenements at Annai Sathya Nagar, Poompuhar Nagar, Malli Nagar and Thiruvalluvar Nagar.
Water also entered a few more houses in low-lying areas and in other areas located near canals. The residents moved to safe locations early morning. Earthmovers were pressed into service to clear water clogging in the canals.