Residents and public were in for a cool change in the climate following a clutch of hot days and humid nights when widespread and heavy rain lashed several parts of Thanjavur district on Friday night. In the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, Thanjavur town recorded a maximum of 80 mm rainfall.
The chief amounts of rainfall (in mm) registered in important centres across the district during the corresponding period include Papanasam 62, Thirukkattupalli 56, Budalur 50.20, Ayyampettai 36, Vallam 16, Grand Anicut 13 and Tiruvaiyaru 10 mm.