Summary:
more-inThere was widespread rainfall in Tiruchi district over a 24-hour duration till 8.30 a.m.
on Sunday. The highest rainfall of 74 mm was recorded in Tiruchi Town. The overall rainfall in the district was 472 mm. The stagnating water caused traffic hold-ups in several parts of the city, particularly in Chathiram Bus Stand, and surroundings of Rockfort. Nearly two hours of rainfall brought life to a standstill on Saturday night, causing flooding on the roadsides, despite the presence of storm water drainage structures..