Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Rain Brings Relief Across Tamil Nadu, More Showers Forecast
Several parts of Tamil Nadu received heavy rain and strong winds.
The rain helped cool places that had been very hot.
Some roads, including a highway near Pernambut, became badly waterlogged.
This made it difficult for vehicles to travel.
Tourists in Kodaikanal enjoyed the cooler weather.
People in Udhagamandalam also noticed temperatures dropping after warm days.
Farmers were happy because they are preparing fields for samba paddy cultivation.
Weather officials said more moderate rain was likely in 17 districts on Sunday, with some heavy rain expected later in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore.
Heavy rain and strong winds affected several Tamil Nadu districts, including Perambalur, Vellore, Virudhunagar and Dindigul.
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecast moderate rain in 17 districts on Sunday.
Waterlogging severely disrupted traffic on the State Highway near Pernambut.
Rain cooled Kodaikanal and Udhagamandalam after unusually hot weather.
The showers welcomed by farmers preparing fields for samba paddy cultivation may continue, with heavy rain forecast in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore on September 15 and 16.
- Who
- Residents, motorists, tourists and farmers in several Tamil Nadu districts were affected or benefited.
- What
- Heavy rain and strong winds occurred in several areas, while moderate rain was forecast across 17 districts.
- When
- The rain was reported before Sunday; moderate rain was forecast for Sunday, with heavy rain expected on September 15 and 16.
- Where
- Several Tamil Nadu districts, including Perambalur, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, the Nilgiris and Coimbatore.
- Why
- The showers brought relief from hot weather and supported farmers preparing fields for samba paddy cultivation.
- Forecast coverage
- Moderate rain was forecast in 17 Tamil Nadu districts on Sunday.
- Heavy-rain areas
- The Nilgiris was forecast to receive heavy rain on September 15 and 16, while Coimbatore could receive heavy showers on September 16.
- Road disruption
- Waterlogging covered about half a kilometre of the State Highway near Pernambut.
- Affected locations
- Heavy rain was reported in parts of Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Virudhunagar and Dindigul.
- Temperature relief
- Rain lowered temperatures in Kodaikanal and Udhagamandalam after hot weather.
- Chennai outlook
- Chennai and its suburbs could receive moderate rain during the evening or night.
- Agricultural impact
- The showers encouraged farmers preparing fields for samba paddy cultivation.