Heavy rain disrupts normal life in Coimbatore

Intermittent rainfall continued across Coimbatore from midnight on Wednesday, with showers persisting on Thursday morning, causing inconvenience to school and college students and office-goers.
Heavy rain began in the evening on Wednesday in Vadavalli, Periyanaickenpalayam, Kavundampalayam and Thudiyalur and intensified as the hours passed.
Ganapathy and Vadavalli witnessed heavy showers accompanied by thunder and lightning during the night.
The downpour led to waterlogging on roads in several parts of the city, making it difficult for motorists to navigate through the flooded stretches.
People travelling at night also faced difficulties. On Thursday morning, intermittent showers were reported in Ukkadam, Singanallur, Gandhipuram and Peelamedu, among other areas.
As rain continued during the morning rush hour, school and college students had to travel through the showers. Office-goers and others heading to work also faced inconvenience.