Rain lashes Ramanathapuram; Thangachimadam records 83.10 mm in 24 hours
Heavy rainfall has caused significant waterlogging across Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu, with Thangachimadam recording 83.10 mm of rain in 24 hours. Local authorities have issued safety warnings, advised fishermen to stay ashore, and managed power outages as the Northeast monsoon intensifies.
Why it matters
The event highlights the immediate impact of the Northeast monsoon on coastal infrastructure and public safety, necessitating emergency response and precautionary measures for local residents and tourists.
Rain lashes Ramanathapuram; Thangachimadam records 83.10 mm in 24 hours left Water stagnating on Rameswaram Road at Thangachimadam after heavy rain lashed Ramanathapuram district on Thursday morning. BALACHANDAR L L. Balachandar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bq86by/article71588223.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10217_15_10_2026_17_53_0_1_DSC_1187.JPG BALACHANDAR L RAMANATHAPURAM: TAMIL NADU: 15 October 2026: Rain water logging on Rameswaram road at Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district on Thursday morning. Photo: L. Balachandar / The Hindu RAMANATHAPURAM Rain lashed the coastal district of Ramanathapuram and in the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Thursday, Thangachimadam recorded 83.10 mm rainfall, officials said. Following the Northeast monsoon turning active across many southern districts, Ramanathapuram too experienced torrential rains since the early hours of Thursday. Many low lying areas in the district, particularly, Thangachimadam, Mandapam, Pamban and a few other locations around the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple reported waterlogging.
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