Ranipet, Oct. 28 -- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department on Tuesday directed Kanchipuran District Collector to issue a flood warning to people living along the banks of the Palar River in the villages falling under Kanchipuram, Walajabad, and Uthiramerur taluks of the district after 10,626 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of surplus water was released from the Palar dam a day ago.

With continued rainfall in the region, there is a possibility of a further increase in the river's inflow.

Locals have been strictly advised not to enter, cross, bathe, or wash clothes in the river, and to keep livestock away from the riverbanks to ensure safety.

Many districts of Tamil Nadu, including Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and the De...