With the Indian Meteorological Department announcing that the northeast monsoon would begin in many parts of the State by Thursday, a few southern districts received light to moderate rain on Wednesday.
In Madurai city, the temperature remained at 33 degree Celsius and towards evening, there were cloudy skies seen and a cool breeze. A few areas in the city received a light drizzle and other areas in the district too reported light showers.
The Meteorological department further predicted moderate rains for the district over the next five days and a minimum of 10 mm of rain every day.
Dindigul
Moderate to heavy rain lashed various parts of Dindigul and Theni districts bringing the mercury level down on Wednesday.
Sharp showers also rocked some parts of Dindigul town, Chinnalapatti and Batlagundu in the evening cheering farmers, who raised rain-fed crops. The climate was cool in the evening. Kodaikanal hill too received moderate showers.
Theni
Sudden showers rocked Bodi. Moderate showers hit Theni, Uthamapalayam and Cumbum areas cheering farmers who have long-term and perennial crops.
Farmers hoped that continuous rain would increase storage level in dams and irrigation tanks.
