Heavy rainfall in Dindigul, one killed in lightning strike
Heavy rainfall in Dindigul district has provided relief to farmers facing a water crisis but resulted in one fatality due to a lightning strike. Local authorities are managing the reopening of tourist sites like Kumbakkarai waterfalls following the surge in water levels.
Why it matters
It illustrates the dual impact of climate events on regional agriculture and public safety.
Dindigul district received moderate to heavy rainfall, while Theni district received light to moderate rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. One person, Sonu Ramkond (25) from Odisha, was killed in a lightning strike at Silvarpatti near Reddiarchatram in Dindigul district.
Dindigul district recorded a total rainfall of 428.30 mm. Dindigul and Natham recorded heavy rainfall, while other parts of the district received moderate rainfall. Nilakottai recorded light rainfall.
Dindigul recorded 84.10 mm, Dindigul West 43.70 mm, Natham 70.50 mm, Nilakottai 10 mm, Oddanchatram 27.60 mm, Vedasandur Taluk Office 59 mm, Vedasandur Tobacco Research Station 54 mm, Palani 24 mm, Kodaikanal Rose Garden 32 mm and Bryant Park 23.40 mm.
Theni district recorded a total rainfall of 182.4 mm, with light to moderate rainfall reported across the district. Andipatti recorded 5.2 mm, Theni 19.4 mm, Periyakulam 17 mm, Vaigai dam 31.2 mm, Bodinayakannur 23.6 mm and Uthamapalayam 5.5 mm.
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