Rain lashes districts across southern Tamil Nadu
Heavy rainfall has caused significant waterlogging and disruption across southern Tamil Nadu, with several districts recording over 100 mm of rain in 24 hours. Authorities have implemented traffic restrictions in ghat sections and are monitoring dam inflows as relief operations continue.
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Extreme weather events in India highlight the increasing vulnerability of infrastructure to climate-related disasters and the necessity for effective disaster management.
Rain lashes districts across southern Tamil Nadu left Rainwater logging on Rameswaram Road near Bharathi Nagar in Ramanathapuram on October 26, 2026 L. Balachandar The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/lcmvni/article71626497.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10217_26_10_2026_7_59_50_3_DSC_2351.JPG BALACHANDAR L RAMANATHAPURAM: TAMIL NADU: October 2026: Rain water logging on Rameswaram road near Bharathi nagar in Ramanathapuram on Monday. Photo: L. Balachandar / The Hindu. Roads in the ghat section leading to Kodaikanal from Batlagundu were affected. Highways department officials restricted heavy vehicle movement after 6 p.m. as a precautionary measure. RAMANATHAPURAM/DINDIGUL/MADURAI/THENI In the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Monday (October 26, 2026), Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and R.S. Mangalam in Ramanathapuram district here recorded over 100 mm rainfall. Normal life was hit badly as overnight rains lashed many parts of the district. Cyclone Arnab live updates https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cyclone-arnab-andhra-pradesh-odisha-live-updates-imd-weather-forecast-rain-warnings-bay-of-bengal-october-26-2026/article71625447.ece According to the official data, Thangachimadam received the highest rainfall at 119 mm, Rameswaram received 114.6 mm, Pamban got 113.6 mm, R.S.
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