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**Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Life in Kanniyakumari District, India**
**NAGERCOIL, June 26, 2025 (The Hindu) -** Widespread rainfall lashed Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu today, causing significant disruption to daily life. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) had issued a yellow alert for the region, and the downpour, which began early Thursday morning, persisted throughout the day.
Schoolchildren and commuters faced challenges navigating waterlogged roads. Motorists were seen wading through flooded streets, particularly in areas like Oottuvalmadam, where the subway near the Nagercoil Railway junction was severely affected.
The RMC also warned of squally winds along the Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin area, with speeds potentially reaching 60 kmph.
While causing inconvenience in urban areas, the continuous rain in the Western Ghats has raised hopes for increased water levels in reservoirs. The district Collector has already conducted inspections with various departments to ensure preparedness as the southwest monsoon is expected to intensify.
Rainfall figures for the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. Thursday showed significant precipitation across the district, with Chittar I recording the highest at 60.4 mm. Other areas with substantial rainfall included Pechiparai (40.6 mm), Kannimar (33.6 mm), and Balamore (31.6 mm).
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