Heavy Rain Lashes Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri; 1,156.30 mm Recorded in 24 Hours

Salem Corporation workers removed stagnant rainwater from the New Bus Stand premises after rain affected parts of the district, allowing buses to park and pick up passengers on Sunday.

The three districts of Salem, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri registered a combined 1,156.30 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 6 a.m. on Sunday (October 18, 2026).

Rain continues in parts of Salem

Rain began pouring in various parts of Salem district around 7 p.m. on Saturday (October 17, 2026), and continued until midnight at a moderate level.

The Salem Corporation responded on Saturday evening by starting to remove rainwater that had accumulated in the bus stand premises.

The New Bus Stand premises usually experiences water stagnation even after light rainfall, according to the source.

To improve the movement of rainwater, the corporation had desilted the stream passing near the New Bus Stand and created a path for water to flow into it.

Corporation workers also used motors to remove the stagnant water from the premises.

The action meant that buses were able to park and pick up passengers at the New Bus Stand on Sunday.

Salem district registered 351.20 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Sankari recorded the highest rainfall in Salem district at 97.3 mm, followed by Edappadi with 75.4 mm.

Kariyakovil Valavu recorded 31 mm, Mettur 27.6 mm, Yercaud 20 mm, Nathakarai 17 mm and Omalur 15 mm.

Danishpet recorded 14.8 mm, Salem 14.7 mm, Thammampatti 12 mm, Gangavalli 8 mm and Puludikkuttai 7 mm.

Attur received 6.6 mm, Veeraganoor 2 mm, Vazhapadi 1.8 mm and Yethapur 1 mm.

Krishnagiri records the highest district total

Krishnagiri district registered 499.10 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 6 a.m. on Sunday (October 18, 2026).

Uthangarai recorded the highest amount in the district at 75.80 mm.

Pambar Dam recorded 55 mm, KRP Dam 50.80 mm, Penucondapuram 49.20 mm, Nedungal 45.60 mm and Pochampalli 43 mm.

Barur recorded 37.20 mm, Krishnagiri 37 mm, Rayakottai 25 mm, Kelavarapalli Dam 22 mm and Anchetty 20 mm.

Hosur received 14.30 mm, while Chinnar Dam and Shoolagiri recorded 10 mm each.

Denkanikottai recorded 5.20 mm.

Dharmapuri and Namakkal rainfall readings

Dharmapuri district registered 306 mm of rainfall, with Pennagaram recording the highest amount at 78 mm.

Palacode received 71 mm, Hogenakkal 49 mm, Harur 29 mm, Marandahalli 26 mm and Dharmapuri 20 mm.

Pappireddipatti recorded 16 mm, Nallampalli 10 mm and Morappur 7 mm.

Namakkal district registered 177.5 mm of rainfall.

Rasipuram recorded 44 mm, Tiruchengode 40.40 mm, Paramathi Velur 22 mm and Kumarapalayam 21 mm.

Puduchatram received 17 mm, Mangalapuram 10 mm, Kolli Hills Semmedu 7 mm and Namakkal 6 mm.

Collectorate recorded 5.10 mm, Senthamangalam 3 mm and Mohanur 2 mm.

Source: The Hindu