Continuous rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy intensity has impacted various districts in Tamil Nadu’s Delta and southern regions since Friday evening. This weather phenomenon has disrupted normal life, caused waterlogging in urban areas, and led to increased inflows into major reservoirs. Despite the inconvenience, farmers have welcomed the timely showers, noting the positive impact on summer crops and cultivation activities.
As predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), widespread rains commenced on Friday evening and persisted intermittently until Saturday morning across several districts, including Tiruchy, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and parts of Pudukkottai. In Thanjavur district, Budalur recorded the highest rainfall at 5.2 cm, with other areas like Tiruchy and Devimangalam also experiencing significant precipitation.
The continuous showers in Tiruchy city resulted in waterlogging in low-lying areas, causing inconvenience to motorists and commuters. Coastal regions, including Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam, also witnessed heavy rainfall. Additionally, districts like Pudukkottai and Thiruvarur received substantial rainfall, benefiting agricultural activities in these areas.
Farmers in the Delta region expressed relief over the rainfall, emphasizing its positive impact on summer paddy crops and soil moisture for rain-fed crops like pulses, maize, and groundnut. The recent heavy rainfall in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts has significantly improved water inflow into dams in the Western Ghats region, leading to enhanced water storage in major reservoirs.
Officials reported a notable increase in water levels in dams such as Papanasam, Manimuthar, Servalar, Gadananathi, Ramanathi, and Adavinainar due to the continuous rain in catchment areas. The inflow into the Papanasam dam more than doubled to 215 cusecs, demonstrating the substantial impact of the recent weather conditions on water resources in the region.
