Tamil Nadu rainfall intensified across several districts during the latest 24-hour period, with Sathur recording the highest total of 143 mm by 9 am, according to a report by Dinamalar. Kuppanatham received 115.2 mm, while Virudhachalam recorded 112 mm as heavy showers continued in multiple parts of the state.
The northeast monsoon began in Tamil Nadu on October 15, and rainfall has remained intense in several locations over the past few days. The latest measurements cover the 24-hour period ending at 9 am and show that the heaviest rainfall was spread across southern, central and western parts of the state.
Kallikudi recorded 108.5 mm and Kudavasal 105.6 mm. Kodaikanal received 99.84 mm, while Vadipatti recorded 99.2 mm. Madurai North received 98.9 mm and Virudhunagar recorded 95 mm. The report also said that heavy rain caused hardship for residents in Madurai, where the city was affected by the intensity of the showers.
Other locations reporting substantial rainfall included Ezhumalai, with 90.8 mm; Puduvettakudi, with 87 mm; Periyar, with 86.2 mm; Tiruppuvanam, with 80.2 mm; and the Thirumoorthy Dam area, with 80 mm. Solaiyar recorded 77 mm, followed by Thekkady at 75.4 mm and Gunderipallam at 74 mm.
In the Cauvery delta and adjoining areas, Valangaiman recorded 72 mm, while Nannilam received 48.6 mm and Papanasam 39.3 mm. Aravakurichi? No. The report listed rainfall of 63.4 mm at Kavundapadi, 59.4 mm at Kodiveri, 57 mm at Thaniyamangalam, 54.4 mm at Pulippatti and 54 mm at Makinampatti.
Rainfall was also recorded at several other stations, including Ariyalur at 47.6 mm, Mohanur at 46 mm, Thenparanadu at 45 mm, Paramathi Velur and Varappatti at 40 mm each, and Perambalur, Perundurai and Veppanthattai at 35 mm each. Myladi recorded 38.6 mm, while Kurundankodu received 37.4 mm and Manjalar 35.4 mm.
The distribution of rainfall across district stations provides an immediate picture of the pressure likely to be placed on roads, drainage systems and other local infrastructure, although the supplied report does not provide details of specific road closures, transport disruptions or official relief measures. It records the highest rainfall in Sathur and significant totals in and around Madurai, Virudhunagar and other southern districts.
Dinamalar said it was also broadcasting live video coverage of the rain and its impact through its website and YouTube channel. The available report does not specify the next official weather bulletin or any further administrative instructions.
