Summary
The rain helped farmers who are getting ready to plant their rice fields.
Some roads, especially a state highway, became wet and a little flooded.
Weather experts say more moderate rain will fall in many districts tomorrow.
Key Points
5 points1
Intense rain fell in Perambalur, Vellore, Virudhunagar and Dindigul.
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Gusty winds accompanied the showers.
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Water collected on a state highway, causing temporary traffic problems.
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Rain provides needed water for rice cultivation.
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Meteorological officials forecast moderate rain for seventeen districts on Sunday.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsgusty
wind that blows strongly and quickly
waterlogging
when water builds up on the ground and makes it hard to walk or drive
moderate
not too strong and not too weak
paddy
a field where rice is grown
cultivation
the act of planting and caring for crops
forecast
a prediction about future weather
district
an area of a state that has its own local government
temperature
how hot or cold something feels
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