Chennai and surrounding districts are set to experience heavy rainfall, as the IMD issues warnings and school closures in 11 districts. Discover the latest updates on weather patterns, safety advisories for fishermen,

The regional weather office has forecast more spells of rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur districts in the state, besides the neighbouring union territory Puducherry.

Districts such as Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi may experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall, while heavy to very heavy rains are likely in areas including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Villupuram,

Chennai and other districts, including Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram, are also likely to experience heavy rain at isolated locations.

According to the IMD bulletin on Dec. 12, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are very likely to witness isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning predicting widespread rainfall across Kerala today, accompanied by thunderstorms. An orange alert has been declared in three districts—Thiruvananthapuram,

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.