IMD forecasts very heavy rain in four southern districts today
The Hindu
Widespread rain may continue till Deepavali; city reservoirs get good inflow
he State may experience widespread rain till Deepavali. Some of the districts, particularly in the southern region, may receive rainfall of very heavy intensity till November 1.
Although the intensity may come down on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department has issued red alert for four districts in southern parts. Several districts in southern parts received heavy to very heavy rainfall since the onset of northeast monsoon. In 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. Saturday, Srivaikuntam in Thoothukudi district received 18 cm, which was the highest in the State for the day. As the low-pressure area still persists over Sri Lanka off Tamil Nadu along with a cyclonic circulation, south Tamil Nadu has had an edge over other parts in terms of heavy rainfall (up to 24.4 cm) covering several districts.
IMD said very heavy rain may lash a few places in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts on Sunday. Delta districts and seven other districts, including Madurai, Chengalpattu, Salem and Kancheepuram, may receive heavy rain (up to 12.4 cm).