Widespread Rainfall Across Tamil Nadu: Rasipuram Records Highest Rainfall at 120 mm
Tamil Nadu witnessed widespread rainfall in the last 24 hours, bringing much-needed relief and a cool atmosphere to several regions. The highest recorded rainfall was in Rasipuram (Namakkal district) with 120 mm, followed closely by Namakkal with 118 mm.
According to the Meteorological Department, an atmospheric circulation over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is responsible for the current weather pattern. As a result, moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal today and tomorrow.
Rainfall in Key Districts (Last 24 Hours till 8 AM):
Namakkal District
Rasipuram: 120 mm
Namakkal: 118 mm
Puduchathram: 82 mm
Erumapatti: 60 mm
Sendhamangalam: 51 mm
Krishnagiri District
Kelavarapalli Dam: 90 mm
Hosur: 48 mm
Krishnagiri: 40.2 mm
Dharmapuri District
Pennakaram: 62 mm
Pappirettipatti: 48 mm
Dharmapuri: 35 mm
Salem District
Mettur: 100.6 mm
Anai Maduvu Dam: 58 mm
Salem: 39.4 mm
Erode District
Sathyamangalam: 48 mm
Ammapet: 45 mm
Erode: 23.6 mm
Nilgiris District
Kotanadu: 39 mm
Ooty: 26.1 mm
Meanwhile, Chennai and its suburbs continue to receive intermittent rains, especially in areas like Velachery, Guindy, and Avadi, resulting in a pleasant drop in temperature and a cool ambiance across the city.
