Flooded Moolavaigai river at Kadamalaigundu in Theni district
Around 250 families in the village were unable to travel for emergencies or transport cultivated vegetables. Kanyakumari district administration has issued warnings against visiting waterfalls, rivers, dams, forest water bodies and coastal areas due to the risk of flash floods and rough weather. Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre warned that heavy rain, particularly in Kodaikanal hill, could trigger landslides and mudslides. District collector Durga Murthy advised tourists and the public to avoid the hill station during the weekend, while those already there should remain in safe places. Guna Cave, Pine Forest, Pillar Rocks, Moir Point, Mannavanur, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Silver Cascade Waterfall, Berijam Lake, Green Valley View, Dolphin’s Nose and Pambar Falls have been closed. Rocks, vegetation and debris blocked the road, while cave-ins and long cracks completely disrupted access to Adukkam village. Highways department was clearing debris at some landslide sites. Heavy inflow continued at Suruli and Kumbakarai falls in Theni district for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to continue ban on tourists visiting the waterfalls. Forest department personnel are maintaining round-the-clock vigil to ensure public safety. Several tourist spots remain closed as a precautionary measure. Tenkasi district administration allowed tourists to bathe in waterfalls at Courtallam as the rain reduced.
Madurai: A red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rain has been issued for Dindigul, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts on Sunday and Monday, prompting authorities to close tourist attractions in Kodaikanal and advise against travel on hill roads. Incessant rain on Friday caused landslides at more than five places on Kodaikanal-Adukkam-Periyakulam main road.
Squally winds of 35-45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, were expected along south Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and Comorin region. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news. It was projected to move northwest and cross the coast between north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha over the following two days. Heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds were likely at isolated places in Coimbatore, Theni and Nilgiris districts. Heavy rain with thunder and lightning was forecast in Tuticorin, Tenkasi, Madurai, Dindigul, Erode and Salem with moderate showers elsewhere. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea. Download the TOI App.
Meanwhile, a fresh low-pressure area over central-east and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal was expected to intensify into a depression on Saturday, a deep depression by Sunday and a cyclone by Monday.