# Northeast monsoon brings heavy rain, waterlogging to Puducherry

2026-10-18T02:23:03+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Puducherry until midnight, causing waterlogging in several localities as the northeast monsoon set in. Urban areas including Raj Bhavan and Uppalam, and rural areas such as Villianur and Bahour received heavy rainfall. Waterlogging in residential areas caused hardship to residents. Motorists and pedestrians also faced difficulties due to water overflowing onto roads. The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, at isolated places over Puducherry on Saturday, 17 October 2026 as well.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The onset of the northeast monsoon has brought immediate urban disruption, with waterlogging affecting both residential and arterial areas. The forecast of continued rain on Saturday leaves residents and local authorities with no immediate reprieve from the hardships reported. The India Meteorological Department's warning for isolated thunderstorms keeps the possibility of fresh flooding open, though the forecast stops short of predicting the intensity seen overnight. The next 24 hours will show whether drainage infrastructure in low-lying localities like Raj Bhavan and Villianur can cope with another day of heavy spells.

## Coverage

- newsonair.gov.in <https://newsonair.gov.in/heavy-rain-lashes-puducherry-as-northeast-monsoon-sets-in-causing-waterlogging/>
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