Salem and Namakkal Districts Witness Heavy Rainfall, Triggering Local Alerts
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- •Salem district recorded 207.80 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending June 1, 2026, at 6 a.m., the highest in Edappadi (70 mm).
- •Namakkal district received 20 mm of rainfall, with Kollihills Semmedu recording the most at 19 mm.
- •Heavy rainfall began around 9 p.m. on May 31, continuing through the night, disrupting daily life and prompting school closures in affected areas.
- •Local authorities, including district collectors and disaster management teams, have initiated precautionary measures and emergency preparedness in response to the sudden downpour.
Heavy rainfall lashed Salem and Namakkal districts in Tamil Nadu on Monday, June 1, 2026, with Salem recording 207.80 mm of precipitation in the 24-hour period ending at 6 a.m. The downpour began late Sunday evening around 9 p.m., continuing through the night and into the morning, disrupting normal life and raising concerns over waterlogging and potential flooding.
According to official data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local revenue authorities, the heaviest rainfall was recorded in Edappadi, where 70 mm fell within the 24-hour window. Mettur received 40 mm, Danishpet 36 mm, Thammampatti 19 mm, Sankari 18.2 mm, and Veeraganoor 16 mm. Yercaud, known for its hill station status, recorded 5.6 mm, while Omalur and Salem Collectorate received 2 mm and 1 mm respectively. The widespread rainfall affected multiple taluks and prompted local authorities to issue advisories, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
