Tiruchi, May 10: Heavy rainfall since Friday evening has significantly impacted daily life in several districts of Tamil Nadu’s delta and southern regions. The downpour has caused flooding on numerous roads, creating challenges for commuters.
Farmers are expressing joy as the rain benefits ongoing agricultural activities and summer crops.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), widespread rainfall began in parts of Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Pudukkottai districts on Friday evening and continued intermittently until Saturday morning.
In Thanjavur district, Budalur recorded the highest rainfall at 5.2 cm, while Thanjavur city saw 1.6 cm. In Tiruchi district, Devi Mangalam received 2.58 cm, Pulambadi 1.14 cm, and Lalgudi 1.06 cm of rain.
Continuous rain in Tiruchi city has led to flooding in several low-lying areas, causing difficulties for drivers. Coastal regions also experienced heavy rainfall, with Mayiladuthurai receiving 2.3 cm and Nagapattinam 2.12 cm.
In Pudukkottai district, Tirumayam and Aranthangi recorded 2.5 cm and 2 cm of rain, respectively. Thiruvarur district’s Kudavasal noted the highest rainfall at 2.34 cm.
Farmers in the delta region view the rain as beneficial, stating it will support summer paddy crops and improve soil moisture for rain-fed crops like pulses, maize, and peanuts.
Following recent summer rains, many farmers have begun cultivating new crops. Meanwhile, heavy overnight rainfall in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts has significantly increased water flow in several dams in the Western Ghats region.
The Othu area in the Manjolai tea plantation region of Tirunelveli district recorded the highest rainfall of 17 cm. The increased rainfall has enhanced water storage in major reservoirs, including Papanasam, Manimuthar, Sarvalar, Gadanathi, Ramanathi, and Adavinainar dams.
Officials reported that water flow at the Papanasam dam has more than doubled to 215 cusecs, with rapid increases in water levels across several dams due to continuous rainfall in the catchment areas.
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