Widespread rainfall in KANYAKUMARI ---------------------------------- After the southwest monsoon set in the neighbouring state of Kerala a couple of days ago, the district registered widespread rainfall on Friday night and also on Saturday.With good rainfall, the entire district was soaked by incessant drizzle.
Following significant precipitation in the catchment areas, Petchipaarai dam had an inflow of 568 cusecs even as the discharge of water from this dam for the ‘kannippoo’ paddy cultivation stood at 572 cusecs.
Similarly, Perunchaani (192 cusecs), Chittar I (52 cusecs) and Chittar II (93 cusecs) also had some influx.
Rainfall in the district stood at (in mm): Mullanginaavilai – 145, Chittar I – 55, Chittar II – 48, Kottaaram – 36.20, Surulode – 35.20, Mukkadal – 35, Petchipaarai – 31, Boothapaandi – 27.20, Perunchaani – 25.80, Puththananai – 25.60, Nagercoil – 25.20, Mayilaadi – 20, Kannimaar – 12.30 and Aaralvoimozhi – 10.40.
Rain brings inflow into reservoirs in and around Coimbatore ------------------------------- Heavy rain in Coimbatore city and along the Western Ghats gave Coimbatoreans the much required relief from the scorching summer that witnessed soaring mercury levels.An overcast sky prevailed in the afternoon on Friday ended up bringing showers at dusk across the district.
In Valparai, following rain and flow in the streams, an unused jubilee bridge crumbled besides uprooting of trees. Showers continued till Saturday evening.
As a result of the rainfall, steady inflow is being reported into various reservoirs in Parambikulam – Aliyar Project (PAP) and Pilloor and Siruvani reservoirs as well.
The rainfall recorded in mm till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday as follows: Periyanaickenpalayam 2, Peelemedu 6.5, TNAU 13, Coimbatore South Taluk 2.3, Valparai 55, Sholayar 90, Upper Nirar 98, Lower Nirar 78, Parambikulam 87. One of the city’s major drinking water resources, Siruvani dam received 50 mm rainfall while the foothills received 28 mm. The dam level stood at 66.90 m as against the Full Reservoir Level of 78.50 m.
Showers in catchment areas raise storage level in Periyar dam —————————————------------- Sharp intermittent showers in the catchments has not only raised the storage level in Periyar dam marginally but also kept the hope of thousands of farmers in Cumbum Valley alive.
f this rain continued in Thekkadi and other catchments, water level in Periyar dam could cross 112 feet within next week. Then, the Public Works Department engineers would not hesitate to release water for irrigation of first crop, farmers hoped. (Last year, water was released for irrigation in second week of July only.)
Water level scaled down to 27.36 feet from 27.59 feet in Vaigai dam owing to nil inflow into the dam. Discharge was also nil. Storage was 990 mcft in Periyar and 226 mcft in Vaigai dam.
Rainfall recorded at various places in the district at 8 a.m. on Saturday in mm: Periyar 18.2, Thekkadi 46.7, Goodalur 12.4, Shanmuganadhi 3 and Veerapandi 4.
Incessant rain hits normal life in the Nilgiris ------------------------------------------------ On account of South West Monsoon becoming active many parts of the Nilgiris have been receiving good rain for the last two days. While hitting normal life, it has evoked mixed reactions among various sections of the society.
Many of the tourists said that while the incessant rain and accompanying nippy conditions had subjected them to considerable inconvenience and upset their sight seeing plans, the cloudy and overcast conditions and the sight of mist hovering above the hills, tea gardens and the valleys had made their trip to the hill station worthwhile.
However, farmers told The Hindu that the rain would do a world of good to perennial and annual crops. They are keeping their fingers crossed hoping that the monsoon will not play truant. Civic officials said that the drinking water position would improve.
The district administration has geared up its machinery and is in a state of preparedness to meet any eventuality that might arise from the wet conditions. According to the Nilgiris Collector, Archana Patnaik, all the departments and various agencies concerned have been asked to be alert.
She said that responsibilities had been designated and flood control rooms opened in different parts of the district. People can contact the following numbers in case of emergency: 2444016 or Toll free number 1077 at the Collectorate.
Widespread rainfall in KANYAKUMARI
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After the southwest monsoon set in the neighbouring state of Kerala a couple of days ago, the district registered widespread rainfall on Friday night and also on Saturday.With good rainfall, the entire district was soaked by incessant drizzle.
Following significant precipitation in the catchment areas, Petchipaarai dam had an inflow of 568 cusecs even as the discharge of water from this dam for the ‘kannippoo’ paddy cultivation stood at 572 cusecs.
Similarly, Perunchaani (192 cusecs), Chittar I (52 cusecs) and Chittar II (93 cusecs) also had some influx.
Rainfall in the district stood at (in mm): Mullanginaavilai – 145, Chittar I – 55, Chittar II – 48, Kottaaram – 36.20, Surulode – 35.20, Mukkadal – 35, Petchipaarai – 31, Boothapaandi – 27.20, Perunchaani – 25.80, Puththananai – 25.60, Nagercoil – 25.20, Mayilaadi – 20, Kannimaar – 12.30 and Aaralvoimozhi – 10.40.
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Rain brings inflow into reservoirs in and around Coimbatore
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Heavy rain in Coimbatore city and along the Western Ghats gave Coimbatoreans the much required relief from the scorching summer that witnessed soaring mercury levels.An overcast sky prevailed in the afternoon on Friday ended up bringing showers at dusk across the district.
In Valparai, following rain and flow in the streams, an unused jubilee bridge crumbled besides uprooting of trees. Showers continued till Saturday evening.
As a result of the rainfall, steady inflow is being reported into various reservoirs in Parambikulam – Aliyar Project (PAP) and Pilloor and Siruvani reservoirs as well.
The rainfall recorded in mm till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday as follows: Periyanaickenpalayam 2, Peelemedu 6.5, TNAU 13, Coimbatore South Taluk 2.3, Valparai 55, Sholayar 90, Upper Nirar 98, Lower Nirar 78, Parambikulam 87. One of the city’s major drinking water resources, Siruvani dam received 50 mm rainfall while the foothills received 28 mm. The dam level stood at 66.90 m as against the Full Reservoir Level of 78.50 m.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/13/stories/2010061363330300.htm
Showers in catchment areas raise storage level in Periyar dam
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Sharp intermittent showers in the catchments has not only raised the storage level in Periyar dam marginally but also kept the hope of thousands of farmers in Cumbum Valley alive.
f this rain continued in Thekkadi and other catchments, water level in Periyar dam could cross 112 feet within next week. Then, the Public Works Department engineers would not hesitate to release water for irrigation of first crop, farmers hoped. (Last year, water was released for irrigation in second week of July only.)
Water level scaled down to 27.36 feet from 27.59 feet in Vaigai dam owing to nil inflow into the dam. Discharge was also nil. Storage was 990 mcft in Periyar and 226 mcft in Vaigai dam.
Rainfall recorded at various places in the district at 8 a.m. on Saturday in mm: Periyar 18.2, Thekkadi 46.7, Goodalur 12.4, Shanmuganadhi 3 and Veerapandi 4.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/13/stories/2010061364120300.htm
Incessant rain hits normal life in the Nilgiris
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On account of South West Monsoon becoming active many parts of the Nilgiris have been receiving good rain for the last two days. While hitting normal life, it has evoked mixed reactions among various sections of the society.
Many of the tourists said that while the incessant rain and accompanying nippy conditions had subjected them to considerable inconvenience and upset their sight seeing plans, the cloudy and overcast conditions and the sight of mist hovering above the hills, tea gardens and the valleys had made their trip to the hill station worthwhile.
However, farmers told The Hindu that the rain would do a world of good to perennial and annual crops. They are keeping their fingers crossed hoping that the monsoon will not play truant. Civic officials said that the drinking water position would improve.
The district administration has geared up its machinery and is in a state of preparedness to meet any eventuality that might arise from the wet conditions. According to the Nilgiris Collector, Archana Patnaik, all the departments and various agencies concerned have been asked to be alert.
She said that responsibilities had been designated and flood control rooms opened in different parts of the district. People can contact the following numbers in case of emergency: 2444016 or Toll free number 1077 at the Collectorate.
http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/13/stories/2010061353440300.htm