Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi district records 107.4 mm of rainfall

THOOTHUKUDI: Widespread rainfall was recorded in several parts of Thoothukudi district over the past few days, bringing relief to farmers, while the wet weather disrupted Deepavali celebrations in some areas. As forecast, widespread rainfall has been reported across the district over the past few days. On the day of Deepavali, light to moderate rainfall lashed several parts of the district intermittently throughout the day.

Kayalpattinam and Tiruchendur particularly received heavy rainfall. Rainwater accumulated in low-lying areas, roads and streets in Thoothukudi city. Corporation workers cleared the stagnant water promptly in several areas.

The continued rainfall has also gradually increased water inflow into lakes and irrigation tanks across the district. The rainfall recorded across the district ending at 6:30 a.m. on Monday is as follows (in mm): Kayalpattinam 107.4, Tiruchendur 62, Sathankulam 41.8, Srivaikuntam 21, Vaippar 21, Kulasekarapattinam 12, Kayathar 11, Vilathikulam 10, Thoothukudi 5.4 and Ottapidaram 7 mm.