Heavy rain lashes Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts
Heavy rainfall has impacted several districts in Tamil Nadu, leading to waterlogging and safety warnings for tourists. Authorities have restricted access to popular hill stations and waterfalls to prevent accidents during the severe weather.
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Extreme weather events pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure, requiring proactive management by local government agencies.
Heavy rain lashes Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts left A motorist was stuck at the railway underpass in Periya Kondalampatti in Salem on Sunday. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6rejuv/article71623660.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9868_25_10_2026_15_38_56_2_WATERLOG_2.JPEG LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem, Tamil Nadu 25/10/2026: A motorist was turned away at the railway underpass in Periya Kondalampatti in Salem, due to waterlogging caused by the recent heavy rain, in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Photo: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E / THE HINDU Salem Heavy rain lashed Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts and in the 24 hours that ended at 6 a.m. on Sunday, 2,260.5 mm of rainfall was recorded in these four districts in total. Heavy rain lashed various parts of Salem and Namakkal districts on Saturday night. Rural areas in both the districts received heavy downpour.
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