Sudden showers in Vellore, nearby districts
Heavy rain damaged Tangedco poles and strong winds uprooted trees in these areas on Wednesday
A sudden downpour brought relief from the heat in various parts of Vellore town on Wednesday, including sections of the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 48) and neighboring towns such as Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Arani, Gudiyatham, Jawadhu Hills, Chengam, Polur, and Tirupattur. The temperature dropped to 32.9 degrees Celsius due to the rainfall, with low-lying areas like Sampath Nagar and Kansalpet turning waterlogged.
Power outages occurred unscheduled in the affected districts due to strong winds accompanying the showers. G. Suman, a local resident, noted that the sudden downpour and cloudy skies provided a pleasant break from the heat, also contributing to increased groundwater levels in the region.
In Ranipet district, seven taluks, including Arcot, Walajah, Arakkonam, and Sholinghur, experienced light rain. Tirupattur saw sudden downpours in towns such as Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Natrampalli, and Alangayam. Heavy rain damaged transmission lines owned by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Company Limited (Tangedco), while strong winds uprooted trees in the affected areas on Wednesday.
The Regional Water Department (WRD) reported an increasing flow of water into the Palar River, which could help recharge groundwater within a three-kilometer radius on either side of the river. Around 35 farming villages are expected to benefit from this improvement. WRD officials emphasized the importance of the rainfall in maintaining water levels and agricultural productivity in the region.
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