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**Summary:**

The text is a combination of a menu of news sections from “The Hindu” newspaper and a specific weather report from Coimbatore, India, dated June 26, 2025. The menu highlights different sections covering world affairs from an Indian perspective, local Karnataka news, cinema reviews, technology, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. The weather report details heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats, particularly Valparai and the Nilgiris, with specific rainfall amounts recorded at various locations in the Coimbatore region. School closures were announced in Valparai due to the heavy rains, and reservoirs are experiencing significant inflows, with some already overflowing.

**News Article:**

**Heavy Rainfall Hits Western Ghats; Schools Closed in Valparai**

**Coimbatore, India – June 26, 2025** – Heavy rainfall lashed the Western Ghats region of India on Wednesday night, leading to school closures and overflowing reservoirs in the Coimbatore area. The hardest-hit areas were Valparai and the Nilgiris, with Sholayar recording a staggering 175 mm of rainfall.

According to data released today, Cincona received 116 mm and Chinnakallar saw 119 mm of rainfall in the same period. Other areas in and around Coimbatore also experienced significant precipitation (see chart below).

| Location | Rainfall (mm) |
|———————-|—————–|
| Airport Peelamedu | 3.60 |
| TNAU | 5.30 |
| PN Palayam | 1.80 |
| Pilloor Dam | 5 |
| Coimbatore South | 6.20 |
| Sulur | 2 |
| Varapatti PWD Office | 7 |
| Thondamuthur BDO | 36 |
| Siruvani Foot Hills | 60 |
| Madukkarai | 7.50 |
| Podanur Railway | 9 |
| Pollachi Taluk | 68 |
| Kinathukkadavu | 25 |
| Anaimalai Taluk | 24 |
| Aliyar | 8.20 |
| Valparai PAP | 94 |
| Valparai Taluk | 91 |

Authorities announced a holiday for schools in Valparai taluk due to the inclement weather. The heavy rains have resulted in copious inflows into major reservoirs, including Sholayar, Parambikulam, Aliyar, and Amaravathi. Siruvani and Pilloor dams are already exceeding their capacity and overflowing.

Residents are advised to exercise caution and monitor weather updates.

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