Wed Oct 23 14:39:19 UTC 2024: On October 21, 2024, Erode district in Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, resulting in waterlogged roads that disrupted commuter travel. Key points include:
– Erode district received a total of 201.30 mm of rainfall, with Modakkurichi recording 71 mm, Kavundapadi 46.40 mm, and Gobichettipalayam 17.20 mm.
– Water levels in local streams were at maximum due to the overnight rain, but local farmers continued cultivating paddy.
– In Salem district, the Mettur region received 144.6 mm of rainfall, contributing to a total of 369.6 mm in the district. Other areas in Salem received moderate rainfall, including Attur (60 mm), Omalur (52 mm), Yercaud (49 mm), and Salem (22.5 mm).
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