Chennai, March 3
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast rain in a few areas of southern Tamil Nadu over the next few days. While no rainfall alert has been issued for Chennai, the city is expected to experience mist and haze during early morning hours.
According to the weather department, Oothu in Tirunelveli recorded 8 cm of rainfall from 8.30 am on Friday, while Nalumukku, Kakkachi (both in Tirunelveli), and Rameswaram (Ramanathapuram district) received 7 cm each.
Continuous rain in the Tenkasi district has increased the water flow in Courtallam Falls, prompting authorities to ban bathing at the main waterfalls and Aintharuvi.
In Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts, moderate rainfall disrupted the final stages of samba and thaladi paddy harvests.
The rain also affected Nagapattinam fishermen’s schedules and salt production in Vedaranyam.
Over the past two days, unseasonal rainfall has significantly damaged maize and paddy crops in Palani, and Dindigul districts. Although the harvest only began on February 24, farmers now fear losing two-thirds of their yield due to difficulties in drying corn.