Heavy rains have lashed the southern parts of the country wherein some regions have recorded the highest rains of the season.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday, Punalur recorded 139 mm of rain, Tondi 96 mm, K Paramathy 67 mm, Dharmapuri 62 mm, Madurai 42 mm, Chitradurga 37 mm, Chintamani 36 mm and Mandya 20 mm.
There has been a Cyclonic Circulation over Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas, which have shifted, crossed the coast and gone to Lakshadweep. Trough remains along the Tamil Nadu coast and adjoining areas.
Good rains are expected to continue over many parts of South India right from November 7 to 9. Around November 10th, rainfall spread will reduce. Around November 11th, only the extreme southern parts will see showers. Thereafter, complete clearance is expected from these areas.