NDRF Deployed As Heavy Rainfall Continues To Lash Nilgiris, Coimbatore | India Information

In view of steady heavy rainfall and the heightened threat of landslides and flooding, Nationwide Catastrophe Response Pressure (NDRF) groups from Ranipet and Arakkonam have been deployed within the Nilgiris and Coimbatore.  

The deployment comes after the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a pink alert for the Nilgiris district on Thursday (June 12) and Friday (June 13).

The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and the adjoining hilly areas are anticipated to obtain heavy to very heavy rainfall, with remoted areas prone to witness extraordinarily heavy downpours exceeding 204.4 mm over the subsequent two days.

Gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are additionally forecast to accompany the rain, posing extra threat to susceptible areas.

Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and take all obligatory precautions in opposition to potential disruptions similar to landslides, waterlogging, and poor visibility.

The district administrations have been instructed to stay on excessive alert and be sure that emergency response programs and aid measures are in place.

The Regional Meteorological Centre has warned of an escalation in rainfall throughout Tamil Nadu over the approaching week.

Rainfall within the ghat areas of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris is predicted to accentuate additional, with the height seemingly on June 14.

Along with these areas, southern districts together with Theni, Tenkasi, and Kanniyakumari are additionally prone to expertise heavy rain all through the week. Northern districts similar to Cuddalore and Ariyalur are anticipated to see a rise in precipitation ranging from Tuesday.

In the meantime, Chennai and its suburbs skilled mild to average rainfall over the previous 24 hours, providing much-needed aid from the extreme summer season warmth. A number of localities within the metropolis reported regular showers all through the day.

The Meteorological Division has reiterated its attraction for warning, urging the general public to comply with official advisories and keep away from journey by susceptible zones throughout heavy rain. State catastrophe response companies stay on standby because the scenario continues to be monitored intently.