Coimbatore: The mercury stage dipped to 25°C within the town after a spell of low and average rain on Thursday. The Agro Climate Research Centre of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has predicted showers for the next two days.
"The rain is a result of the depression. We are expecting more rain in the next two days," director of the centre S Pannerselvam mentioned.
The town will obtain greater than moderate rainfall this 12 months, the professional informed TOI. "The average rainfall is 674mm. But, the city has received 660mm rain so far. In another 30 days, we will surely get more than the average rainfall," Pannerselvam mentioned. In 2016, rainfall recorded in Coimbatore used to be simply 135mm.
Apart from the rain, strong wind is making Coimbatoreans transfer off air-conditioners and put on sweaters. "The normal wind velocity in Coimbatore is about 5.5kmph. But it was between 12-15kmph during Thursday and Friday," mentioned Pannerselvam.
Meanwhile, government are strengthening rainfall management operations as Ockhi performs havoc in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. City corporation and the district collector have ensured disaster management teams are arrange and able in case town reviews heavy rainfall. The town recorded 17mm rain on Thursday and is expected to see more rain on Friday along side thunderstorms.
Corporation commissioner K Vijayakarthikeyan mentioned that men and machinery were able to take on any emergency. "Automatic pumps, generator sets, oil engines, sullage lorries and other equipment are ready to work in all the areas. More than 100 flood relief centres are ready to occupy in case of emergencies. Dispensaries and medical teams are also ready," he mentioned.
Corporation engineers have also identified 32 low-lying areas similar to Lanka Corner, Avinashi Road Bridge Under-pass, Kalishwara Mill Road Railway Under-pass and Thillai Nagar. The hearth and rescue department group of workers also are on alert.
District management officers mentioned they were prepared to take care of any emergency situation. "We have also asked officials to keep tree cutting machines, sullage lorries and motors ready. The flood relief centres were also inspected and kept ready for accommodation. Sand bags and other safety equipment are also on standby," mentioned an professional.
"The rain is a result of the depression. We are expecting more rain in the next two days," director of the centre S Pannerselvam mentioned.
The town will obtain greater than moderate rainfall this 12 months, the professional informed TOI. "The average rainfall is 674mm. But, the city has received 660mm rain so far. In another 30 days, we will surely get more than the average rainfall," Pannerselvam mentioned. In 2016, rainfall recorded in Coimbatore used to be simply 135mm.
Apart from the rain, strong wind is making Coimbatoreans transfer off air-conditioners and put on sweaters. "The normal wind velocity in Coimbatore is about 5.5kmph. But it was between 12-15kmph during Thursday and Friday," mentioned Pannerselvam.
Meanwhile, government are strengthening rainfall management operations as Ockhi performs havoc in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. City corporation and the district collector have ensured disaster management teams are arrange and able in case town reviews heavy rainfall. The town recorded 17mm rain on Thursday and is expected to see more rain on Friday along side thunderstorms.
Corporation commissioner K Vijayakarthikeyan mentioned that men and machinery were able to take on any emergency. "Automatic pumps, generator sets, oil engines, sullage lorries and other equipment are ready to work in all the areas. More than 100 flood relief centres are ready to occupy in case of emergencies. Dispensaries and medical teams are also ready," he mentioned.
Corporation engineers have also identified 32 low-lying areas similar to Lanka Corner, Avinashi Road Bridge Under-pass, Kalishwara Mill Road Railway Under-pass and Thillai Nagar. The hearth and rescue department group of workers also are on alert.
District management officers mentioned they were prepared to take care of any emergency situation. "We have also asked officials to keep tree cutting machines, sullage lorries and motors ready. The flood relief centres were also inspected and kept ready for accommodation. Sand bags and other safety equipment are also on standby," mentioned an professional.
City braces for heavy rainfall
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