{
  "id": 15526962,
  "title": "Heavy rain lashes Salem, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/heavy-rain-lashes-salem-krishnagiri-and-dharmapuri-districts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T00:54:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/heavyrain-lashes-salem-krishnagiri-and-dharmapuri-districts/article71599532.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 16, 2026, heavy rains hit Salem, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts in Tamil Nadu. The rains caused overflowing sewer lines and inundated low-lying roads. The highest rainfall was recorded in Krishnagiri, with Uthangarai registering 75.80 mm and Pambar Dam receiving 55 mm. In total, the three districts accumulated 1,156.30 mm of rainfall within 24 hours, ending at 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Salem district recorded 351.20 mm, Krishnagiri district received 499.10 mm, and Dharmapuri district got 306 mm.",
  "summary": "Uthangarai registered the highest amount of rainfall, 75.80 mm, followed by 55 mm in Pambar Dam",
  "key_points": [
    "Heavy rains hit Salem, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts on October 16, 2026.",
    "Krishnagiri recorded highest rainfall of 75.80 mm, Pambar Dam received 55 mm.",
    "Districts accumulated 1,156.30 mm of rainfall within 24 hours ending October 18, 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The intense rainfall across these three districts overwhelms local infrastructure, turning heavy precipitation into immediate flooding and sewage overflows for residents in low-lying areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}