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Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for southern Tamil Nadu, predicting intense rain in the next 24 hours in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts.
The weather office has warned that the northeast monsoon is going to strengthen, causing widespread rainfall in the southern and delta regions of the state. Even before the alert, it rained in many districts on Saturday night. Nagercoil and adjoining areas like Boothapandi, Suchindram and Sunganthakai in Kanyakumari district received heavy rains.
The weather became cool due to overnight rain, the soil became wet and there was relief from humidity. Local residents reported waterlogging in some low-lying areas.
Madurai district also received moderate to heavy rainfall, especially in Thirupparankundram, Thirumangalam, Vadakarai, Chengulam, Karisalpatti and Rayapalayam.
Roads were slippery and visibility was reduced during late night rain. Farmers said that the rain will benefit the standing crops in the area.
Continuous drizzle continued throughout the night in Karur. Motorists and pedestrians faced wet conditions while light rain in Coimbatore’s western suburbs including Perur, Pachapalayam, Thithipalayam, Kalampalayam and Madampatti brought much-needed respite after several dry weeks.
Residents said the rains helped recharge open wells and groundwater in the area.
According to IMD officials, heavy rains are expected to continue over the hilly areas of Tirunelveli and Tenkasi as well as Kanyakumari due to the low pressure trough over the southern peninsula.
Southern and delta districts including Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam are likely to receive more intense rainfall on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Chennai may experience cloudy sky and light to moderate rain with gusty winds.
Officials have advised residents in southern districts to remain alert to possible waterlogging and minor landslides as the monsoon strengthens.
–IANS
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