Heavy showers continue to lash parts of Cuddalore

District receives average rainfall of 73.87 mm in last 24 hours

Heavy rain continued to lash various parts of Cuddalore district on Monday, leading to waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas.

The district received an average rainfall of 73.87 mm in the last 24 hours, ending at 8.30 a.m. on Monday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the northeast monsoon season begins on October 25 and goes on till December 31. During this period, Cuddalore is expected to receive 697.8 mm rainfall. However, the district has recorded 1,004.57 mm rainfall till November 28.

This is a large excess as the percentage departure is around 659%, the data shows. Official sources said of the 1,004.57 mm, the district had received 249.31 mm in October and a whopping 755.26 mm till November 28. With more than a month to go for the season to end, the district is witnessing a surplus northeast monsoon.