Southwest monsoon sets in Coimbatore
The southwest monsoon has set in Coimbatore, bringing showers to most parts of the district on Tuesday evening. The district recorded a total rainfall of 130.40 mm till 7.30 a.m. on Wednesday, with an average rainfall of 5.67 mm. The rainfall varied across different areas, with some regions receiving more rainfall than others.
- ▪The district recorded a total rainfall of 130.40 mm till 7.30 a.m. on Wednesday.
- ▪The average rainfall in the district was 5.67 mm.
- ▪Cincona and Chinnakalar received the highest rainfall, with 26 mm and 38 mm respectively.
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Most of Coimbatore witnessed showers on Tuesday evening, indicating the onset of the southwest monsoon. The district recorded a total rainfall of 130.40 mm till 7.30 a.m. on Wednesday. The average rainfall was 5.67 mm. P.N. Palayam logged a rainfall of 18 mm, Mettupalayam 1 mm, Annur 6.20 mm, Coimbatore South Taluk 1 mm, BDO office-Thondamuthur 7 mm, Siruvani Adivaram 12 mm, Podanur Railway Station 4.20 mm, Pollachi Taluk office 3 mm, PWD IB-Makkinampatti 1 mm, Kinathukkadavu Taluk 1 mm, Cincona 26 mm, Chinnakalar 38 mm, Valparai PAP 6 mm, Valparai Taluk 4 mm and Sholayar 2 mm.
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