more-inHeavy rain, accompanied by thunder, lashed Salem city and other parts of the district for about an hour on Wednesday evening. The hill station of Yercaud received heavy rain. The rural town of Vazhappadi experienced widespread rainfall for about an hour, affecting the normal life of the people. Various part of Salem district experienced intermittent showers in the early hour of Wednesday too. ; Thammampatti 9.2; Gangavalli 7.2; Attur 4.6; Pethanayakkanpalayam 2; Yercaud, Vazhappadi and Edappadi 1 mm each.

Source: The Hindu August 10, 2017 02:47 UTC