Sivakasi drenched in rains |
22-08-2014 22nd August 2014 Sivakasi drenched in rains After two days of sunshine, Sivakasi town received heavy showers from 04:25 p.m. to 04:50 p.m.. Ealier at 03:00 p.m. Today, after a bright start, as the day progressed a band of cloud and rain hit Sivakasi, at evening. Within minutes of a steady rain accompanied by strong wind the town was seen flooded and clogged. Rain water harvesting systems, installed in buildings, received copious amount of water and brings temporary relief from water crisis, once again. The downpour has come as a welcome relief for the Sivakasians. Caught unawares by the sudden opening of the skies most Sivakasians especially students and office-goers, in the absence of umbrellas, were drenched. They took shelter inside nearby buildings, temple pandhals and tea shops. There was drizzle from 03:48 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. and drizzling continues. Sivakasi weather expected to remain cloudy and there is chance for drizzle / rain for next five days. And the maximum and minimum temperature will fell down to 34 and 26 degree celsius respectively, for next one week. |