Heavy and widespread rainfall, a surprise element during this part of the year, drenched Thanjavur district on Friday with Grand Anicut recording the maximum of 62 mm rainfall for 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. The other major centres that experienced showers included Budalur 48.4, Madukkur 43.4, Neivasal Thenpathy 41.6, Kurungulam 34, Tirukkattupalli 32.2, Thanjavur 27.6, Vallam 26, Orathanad 21.6, Ayyampettai 16, Papanasam 14, Manjalaru 12.4, Vettikkadu 11.2, and Kumbakonam 8.2 mm rainfall.
