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

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

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.

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.

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,

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts

Heavy rainfall lashed Kerala on Thursday, prompting a red alert in Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, and Idukki districts. The India Meteorological Department also issued orange and yellow alerts for other districts.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting heavy rainfall in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and 18 other districts on Thursday.