Northeast monsoon brings widespread rainfall to Kanniyakumari
The Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu experienced widespread rainfall due to an active Northeast monsoon, with some areas recording heavy to very heavy precipitation. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for the region, warning of continued heavy rain and potential thunderstorms through the weekend.
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Northeast monsoon brings widespread rainfall to Kanniyakumari left Kanniyakumari district witnessed widespread rainfall on Wednesday. SPECIAL ARRANGMENT Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/g6n4ri/article71608314.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9865_21_10_2026_19_22_34_1_IMG_20261021_WA0472.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGMENT Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 21/10/2026: Kanniyakumari district witnessed widespread rainfall across various parts of the district. Photo : Special Arrangment NAGERCOIL Kanniyakumari district received widespread rainfall as the Northeast monsoon remained active over Tamil Nadu, with Colachel recording highest rainfall in the district of 120 mm, followed by Kurunthancode 78.4 mm in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Wednesday. While most parts of the district received moderate rainfall, Colachel and Kurunthancode recorded very heavy and heavy rainfall respectively. Although several parts of the district remained overcast until Tuesday afternoon, rain began in the evening and continued until 11 p.m in several areas. The steady rainfall did not cause any major waterlogging or civic concerns within the Nagercoil Corporation limits.
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