Several parts of Kanyakumari district received heavy rainfall on Wednesday, with Chittar II recording a maximum of 142.6 mm.
The rain, continuing for the fourth day, caused flooding in Thirparappu waterfalls, forcing the local body administration to ban bathing there.
Due to persistent rain in catchment areas, water level in major dams such as Pechiparai and Perunchani increased considerably.
The level in Pechiparai dam stood at 31.30 feet and the level was 62.15 feet in Perunchani dam.
Kothaiyar and Paraliar rivers are also flooding.
Rainfall recorded at various places was (in mm): Chittar II 142.6, Chittar I 110, Thirparappu 80, Colachel 68.8, Perunchani 65, Puthananai 63.2, Adayamadai 59, Mullanginavilai 47, Pechiparai 43, Anaikkidangu and Kurunthancode 39 each, Mambazhathuraiaru 38, Balamore 27.2, Boothapandi and Kottaram 23 each, Nagercoil 20, Mylaudi 18.2, Eraniel 12.6 and Kannimar 11.5, PWD sources said.
The rain, continuing for the fourth day, caused flooding in Thirparappu waterfalls, forcing the local body administration to ban bathing there.
