Coimbatore District Receives Moderate Rainfall; Heavy Rainfall (78 mm) Recorded in Coimbatore South Taluk

Coimbatore district experienced moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Coimbatore South Taluk receiving heavy rainfall of 78 mm. The average rainfall recorded across the district was 27.26 mm.

Coimbatore:

Coimbatore district experienced moderate rainfall over the last 24 hours, with significant variations in rainfall across different taluks. According to the Coimbatore District Disaster Management report, a total rainfall of 626.93 mm was recorded between 13.10.2024 - 08.30 AM to 14.10.2024 - 08.30 AM, with an average rainfall of 27.26 mm. The highest rainfall was observed in Coimbatore South Taluk, which received heavy rainfall of 78 mm, classified under “Heavy Rainfall” according to the Indian Meteorological Department’s rainfall prediction categories.

Other taluks such as Airport Peelamedu (58.50 mm), T.N.A.U (60 mm), Sulur (38 mm), and Valparai regions also recorded moderate rainfall. Light rainfall was recorded in areas like P.N. Palayam (5 mm), Anaimalai (6 mm), and Mettupalayam (3.03 mm). Valparai PAP (53 mm) and Valparai Taluk (51 mm) received moderate rainfall as well. Mettupalayam and Pollachi regions saw light to very light rainfall during the reporting period.

The damage report indicates no human loss, injuries, or cattle loss across the district. No significant house damages were reported, whether to huts or pucca houses.

The Indian Meteorological Department’s rainfall prediction ranges categorize rainfall between 64.5 to 115.5 mm as heavy, and the rainfall across Coimbatore district falls largely in the moderate category, with some areas reaching heavy rainfall levels. The district is preparing for potential weather changes, and the disaster management teams remain on alert.

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