Anticipating heavy rains, schools in Tamil Nadu may close today. The IMD's orange alert warns of intense showers in districts like Chennai and Tiruvallur

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast more spells of rain in Chennai and districts, including Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvarur, and Thanjavur.

The IMD has also said that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai districts along with isolated thunderstorms and lightning.

IMD has issued a yellow alert across Tamil Nadu with heavy to moderate rains forecasted today. School holidays were declared in 11 districts, including Chennai and Villupuram.

Due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu from Wednesday night, schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur, along with 12 other districts, have been closed. The Chennai Corporation reported significant rainfall,

All schools will remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu in anticipation of heavy rains on Thursday. A holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai,

Amid heavy rain forecast in Tamil Nadu coastal districts, schools in Chennai and 10 other districts have been closed today. A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Tamil Nadu due to a “well-marked low-pressure area” over the Bay of Bengal.

The carrier informed passengers that departures, arrivals and their consequential flights might be affected due to heavy rain.

With its back-to-back weather systems, the vigorous northeast monsoon continues to impact the State and bring surplus rainfall. Tamil Nadu has so far recorded 47 cm of rainfall, which is 16% more than its seasonal average since October 1, he said.