Several parts of Tamil Nadu received heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds, bringing relief from prevailing hot weather, while the Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast moderate rainfall in 17 districts on Sunday.
Perambalur, Vellore, Virudhunagar and Dindigul were among the districts that witnessed heavy showers.
Heavy rain lashed Perambalur and surrounding areas, including Arumadal, Kavulpalayam, Eraiyur, Perali and Thuraimangalam. Several parts of Tiruvannamalai district, including Arani town, Kannamangalam, Sandavasal and Sevur, also experienced intense showers.
In Vellore district, rainfall was reported in Vellore city, Katpadi, Sathuvachari, Ponnai, Vallimalai, Latheri and Gudiyatham.
Heavy rain in Pernambut led to severe waterlogging along the State Highway connecting Tamil Nadu with Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Rainwater accumulated across a nearly half-kilometre stretch, causing difficulties for motorists.
Sivakasi and adjoining areas, including Tiruthangal, Satchiyapuram and Vilampatti in Virudhunagar district, received heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Similar weather conditions were reported in Vathalakundu, Pattiveeranpatti, Old Vathalakundu and Mallanampatti in Dindigul district.
Evening showers in Kodaikanal brought down temperatures, providing relief to tourists. Moderate rain was also recorded in Periyakulam, Allinagaram and Aranmanai Pudur in Theni district.
Nagapattinam and nearby areas, including Kilvelur, Devur, Thirumarugal, Nagore, Sikkal and Valivalam, experienced rain accompanied by strong winds.
The showers brought relief to farmers preparing their fields for samba paddy cultivation.
Nannilam and adjoining areas in Tiruvarur district also received rainfall, while residents of Mettupalayam and Kallar in Coimbatore district welcomed the showers after several days of hot weather. Udhagamandalam also recorded rainfall, resulting in a noticeable drop in temperature.
The weather office has forecast moderate rain in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Sivaganga, Tiruchi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Tiruvannamalai and Vellore districts on Sunday.
Chennai and its suburbs may also receive moderate rain during the evening or night.
Heavy rain has been forecast in the Nilgiris on September 15 and 16, while Coimbatore is likely to receive heavy showers on September 16.
-IANS
