While Madurai city and its surrounding areas were scorched by the sun, it rained heavily in the evening for the second day yesterday.
heavy rain
Major areas of Madurai city including Anna Nagar, Koripalayam, Periyar Bus Stand, Palanganatham, Anna Bus Stand, Geezavasal, Kalavasal, Thallakulam received heavy rain with thunder.
Precipitation
In Madurai district, a total of 577 mm of rainfall was recorded yesterday in the entire district including Beraiyur, Periyapatti, Kallikudi, Mettupatti, Tallakulam, Madurai North and Airport.
Rainfall record status
While an average rainfall of 26 mm was reported, the maximum rainfall was 67 mm in Beraiyur area, 50 mm in Mettupatti area, 47 mm in Periyapatti area, 44 mm in Gallikkudi area and minimum 3 mm in Kuppanambatti area.
As far as Madurai city is concerned, 42 mm of rainfall has been recorded in Tallakulam region and Madurai North region. Madurai Airport recorded 41 mm of rainfall.