Severe Rainfall Warning for April 2-3 in Multiple Tamil Nadu Districts
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Synopsis
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across various Tamil Nadu districts on April 2 and 3, following recent unseasonal showers. Residents are advised to stay cautious.
Key Takeaways
- Heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu on April 2-3.
- Regions impacted include Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Erode.
- Additional light to moderate rain expected on April 4-5.
- Recent rains have alleviated daytime temperatures.
- Authorities advise residents to take precautions.
Chennai, March 30 (NationPress) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a severe rainfall warning for various districts in Tamil Nadu, anticipating substantial precipitation on April 2 and 3.
The latest bulletin indicates that isolated heavy rainfall is expected in the Ghat regions of Coimbatore, along with Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Theni, and Dindigul districts on April 2.
On April 3, the heavy rain is projected to impact Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, and Erode districts.
Moreover, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in several areas across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on April 4 and 5.
This warning follows recent unseasonal showers in southern Tamil Nadu, which have brought moderate to heavy rainfall, providing relief by reducing daytime temperatures.
Thoothukudi recorded the highest rainfall in the state, accumulating 8 cm within 24 hours recently. The heavy downpour led to waterlogging in the city, flooding essential roads and affecting public infrastructure. The Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital and the South Police Station were notably impacted.
Other areas experiencing light to moderate rainfall included Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Papanasam, Ambasamudram, and Nanguneri, with rainfall amounts varying from 1 cm to 3.2 cm.
The hill station of Ooty recorded 2.8 cm of rain.
In Tenkasi, Karuppanathi Dam received 3.5 mm of rain, while intermittent drizzles were reported in Courtallam. The Kanyakumari district also experienced drizzles, with Thiruparappu recording 36.8 mm of rainfall, and Kottaram, Mylaudy, Chittar-I, and Chittar-II (Sivalogam) receiving 3.4 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.8 mm, and 4 mm, respectively.
Tamil Nadu has already recorded 14 percent more rainfall than the seasonal average during the ongoing northeast monsoon, with a total of 447 mm of rain, exceeding the norm of 393 mm. Chennai alone has seen 845 mm of rainfall, marking a 16 percent increase over the average. Coimbatore reported an even larger spike, with rainfall 47 percent above normal levels. These weather patterns follow the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal, which hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from November 29 to December 1.
The cyclone resulted in intense rains, further compounded by precipitation from a low-pressure system over the southern Bay of Bengal. This disaster resulted in 12 fatalities and submerged 2,11,139 hectares of agricultural land, affecting 69 lakh families and impacting 1.5 crore individuals statewide. In response, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested Rs 2,000 crore in interim relief from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Preliminary damage estimates suggest a total requirement of Rs 2,475 crore.
The Central government has approved Rs 944 crore as interim relief.
As more rainfall is anticipated in the coming days, authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Residents, especially those in vulnerable regions, are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
