Pallipattu Plunges into Wet Wonder as Heavy Rain Lashes Tamil Nadu

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,700 Views

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the past 24 hours, with Pallipattu in Tiruvallur district recording the highest at 15 cm. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast continued showers, prompting alerts in multiple districts. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to manage potential flooding.

Monsoon Fury Returns: Tamil Nadu Sees Intense Rainfall Across Districts

The Northeast monsoon has made a powerful impact across Tamil Nadu, with widespread moderate to heavy rainfall reported in both northern and southern districts. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, the showers are expected to persist over the next 48 hours, raising concerns over waterlogging and localized flooding.

Key Rainfall Highlights:

Pallipattu (Tiruvallur district) recorded the highest rainfall at 15 cm, making it the wettest spot in the state during the last 24 hours.

Nalumukku and Oothu (Tirunelveli district) followed with 12 cm and 11 cm, respectively.

Other significant rainfall figures include:

Arakonam (Ranipet) – 10 cm

Balamore, Pechiparai AWS (Kanyakumari), and Medavakkam (Chennai) – 9 cm each

Kakkachi (Tirunelveli) – 8 cm

Thiruvalangadu, Chittar-I, Perunchani, Puthan Dam, and Tiruttani – 7 cm each.

Weather Alerts and Government Response:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts for 25 districts, including Chennai, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, and Cuddalore, with red alerts in eight districts due to the risk of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has reviewed the situation and directed officials to implement precautionary measures, especially in flood-prone areas and the Cauvery delta region.

Impact and Preparedness:

Southern Chennai localities, including Pallikaranai and Medavakkam, experienced moderate to heavy spells, leading to waterlogging in low-lying areas.

The Water Resources Department is monitoring reservoir levels and may release water from Poondi and Red Hills reservoirs, depending on rainfall intensity.

As the monsoon intensifies, residents are advised to stay alert, avoid waterlogged zones, and follow updates from local authorities.

Sources: ANI News, GoodReturns

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