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Heavy Downpour Lashes Erode District As City Records 156 mm Rainfall
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News18•16-10-2026, 10:30
Heavy Downpour Lashes Erode District As City Records 156 mm Rainfall
- •Erode district in Tamil Nadu experienced intense rainfall with the city recording 156 mm of rain within a 24-hour period.
- •The heavy downpour occurred continuously from 7 pm to midnight, which locals noted was an unusually heavy spell for the region.
- •Severe water stagnation disrupted vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement across key locations including Meenakshi Sundaranar Road and the Central bus stand.
- •Stormwater entered several shops located in low-lying areas, causing inconvenience to business owners and residents.
- •Various stations across the district also recorded significant rainfall, with Modakurichi at 94 mm and Bhavani at 72 mm.
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Erode city recorded 156 mm of rainfall within a span of 24 hours, with the heavy downpour lasting from 7 pm to midnight.
A huge quantity of rainwater stagnated at Meenakshi Sundaranar Road, the Old Municipal Corporation market area, the Central bus stand, and Erode Fort areas, affecting both pedestrian movement and vehicular traffic.
Modakurichi recorded 94 mm of rainfall, while Bhavani recorded 72 mm during the heavy downpour in the district.
