Neighbouring districts of Theni and Dindigul experienced light to moderate rains from 3 pm, sources said. The recent rains along the catchments of Western Ghats resulted in an increase in flow in the streams, rivers and falls. As a precautionary measure, bathers were banned from visiting Suruli and Kumbakarai falls.

As for farmers, the summer rain has come as a welcome relief since many of them had already started ploughing their fields to make them ready for the Chithirai Pattam. With southwest monsoon set to start next month, this downpour will help farmers relying on rain-fed agriculture, sources said.

However, the unseasonal rain in Thoothukudi has forced the country boat fishermen to stay away from the sea.

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