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Published 16:38 IST, July 24th 2024

Tamil Nadu Braces For Heavy Rain, IMD Predicts Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains will lash several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday evening, stated IMD.

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IMD predicts Thunderstorms in Chennai
IMD predicts Thunderstorms in Chennai | Image: PTI

Chennai:  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu for Wednesday evening. According to the Met Department, thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain are likely to occur today in isolated places over the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu.

Amid heavy and continuous rainfall and reports of landslides in several areas of the Nilgiri, district administration declared holidays for schools on Friday.

Authorities have taken notice of the situation and are working to clear the roads to ensure a steady flow of traffic.In Kudalur and Bandalur areas, people have been greatly affected as floodwater entered houses in low-lying areas.

Rain Wreaks Havoc in Nilgiris

Authorities have taken notice of the situation and are working to clear the roads to ensure a steady flow of traffic.In Kudalur and Bandalur areas, people have been greatly affected as floodwater entered houses in low-lying areas.

The maximum rainfall was recorded in the Avalanchi area at 21 cm, followed by 12.6 cm in the Cherangode region. The Upper Bhawani region received 12 cm of rain, and the Bandalur region received 10.4 cm of rain.

Heavy rainfall has also affected the Kottayam district of Kerala, causing distress among the people as most houses are underwater. The western parts of Kottayam, like Thiruvarppu, Illikkal, and Pathinarilchira, are waterlogged, with roads submerged underwater.Rain also lashed parts of Karnataka's Mangaluru city. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in isolated regions in the state of Kerala today. 

Updated 16:38 IST, July 24th 2024