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Heavy rain set to lash Tamil Nadu districts providing relief from heat
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:02
Heavy rain set to lash Tamil Nadu districts providing relief from heat
- •Scorching heat and rising temperatures had caused drought-like conditions and drying water bodies in Ramanathapuram district.
- •Farmers relying on the northeast monsoon have started paddy sowing operations, while moderate rainfall in some areas brought them joy.
- •The Meteorological Department stated that rain is likely in South Tamil Nadu districts due to an upper-air circulation and wind shear.
- •Heavy to moderate rainfall is expected in Ramanathapuram district on October 07, 08, and 09, covering both coastal and interior areas.
- •Widespread good rainfall with heavy to very heavy spells at isolated places is likely in Thoothukudi, Sivaganga, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, and Kanniyakumari.
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Rainfall ranging from heavy to moderate is expected on October 07, 08, and 09 in both the coastal areas and interior parts of Ramanathapuram district.
The Meteorological Department has stated that rain is likely to occur due to an upper-air circulation and wind shear.
According to the Ramanathapuram Weatherman, widespread good rainfall with heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places is likely in Thoothukudi, Sivaganga, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, and Kanniyakumari.
