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Headline: Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu’s Delta Districts, Causing Flooding and Crop Damage

Nagapattinam, October 21, 2025: Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall, fueled by the northeast monsoon, has caused significant disruption across the delta districts of Tamil Nadu over the past two days. The deluge has resulted in waterlogging in low-lying areas and widespread inundation of crucial paddy fields, raising concerns for farmers.

Nagapattinam district bore the brunt of the downpour, recording an average rainfall of 5.6 cm between Monday and Tuesday morning. Velankanni reported the highest rainfall in the district at 8.4 cm. Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Mayiladuthurai districts also experienced significant rainfall, with varying intensities across different regions.

Pudukkottai district recorded an average rainfall of 6.34 cm between Monday and Tuesday 6 a.m. Death of two cattle due to rain situation was reported.

The continuous rainfall has had a devastating impact on agriculture. Officials report severe water stagnation in paddy fields, particularly in Tiruvarur district, where over 11,918 acres of paddy have been affected. Both the kuruvai crops, nearing harvest, and the newly transplanted samba crops in Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, and Mayiladuthurai are at risk. The economic impact on farmers and the region as a whole is yet to be fully assessed.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and assessing the extent of the damage. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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