Houses damaged in five places, two injured in rain-related calamities in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: Noyyal river was in spate on Sunday following heavy rainfall in its catchment in the western ghats. Floodwater overflowed at Chithirai Chavadi check dam, the first check dam across the river.
Residents from nearby areas gathered to witness the surge in water after a prolonged dry spell.
After reviewing the impact of the rain at the collector's office, housing and urban development minister S Muthusamy told reporters that houses were damaged in five locations and two people were injured in rain-related calamities. "At least 90 relief camps have been kept ready to accommodate and provide food for the people affected by the rain.
Rain in the catchment areas of the western ghats has also increased the inflow to Siruvani and Pillur dams.
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In view of the rising water level in Bhavani river, the forest department suspended ecotourism activities at Baralikkadu and Poochimarathur from Sunday. "We have been offering one-day stays and coracle rides to tourists, who could also bathe in the river. These activities were suspended because of the heavy flow, and tourists were sent back," said a forest department officer.
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Trekking to the Vellingiri Hills has also been temporarily suspended following the heavy rain.
Kovai Kutralam experienced a sharp rise in the water flow on the day. A temporary ban on visitors would remain in place until the water level subsides, according to another forest officer.
The Valparai plateau received heavy rainfall, while other parts of Coimbatore district recorded moderate to light rain in the 24 hours that ended at 7.30am on Sunday.
The district received a total rainfall of 835.40mm and an average rainfall of 36.32mm.
According to the data available with the District Disaster Management Authority, Chinnakallar in Valparai received the highest rainfall at 137mm, followed by Cincona (95mm), Sholayar and Siruvani foothills (73mm each), Valparai PAP (54mm), Valparai taluk (51mm), Makkinampatti in Pollachi (42.40mm), Podanur railway station (33mm), Aliyar (30.40mm), PWD office at Varapatti (26mm), Pollachi taluk office (24mm), Madukkarai taluk and Sulur (22mm each), and Kinathukadavu taluk (21mm).
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