Government staff under the Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association (TNGEA) held a protest in front of the Vellore collectorate demanding the restoration of the old pension scheme, filling of vacancies, and better benefits. Police detained and later released many participants.
🌧️ Heavy rainfall and flooding in the district
• The Meteorological Department’s heavy rain warnings led to lake overflow and flooding in parts of Vellore district, affecting local villages and farmland as water levels rose after strong rains