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.

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

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,

The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal.

At least 76 locations in Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rains in the last 24 hours, the data released by the Regional Meterological Centre said on Thursday morning.Kodiayakarai in Nagapattinam received highest rains with 182.

Amid the incessant downpour, severe waterlogging was reported in Trichy, while Thoothukudi and other districts experienced moderate to heavy rainfall.

Tamil Nadu will continue to receive heavy rain in isolated places as a low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal changes direction, bringing intense rainfall activity to districts in southern part, as well as Western Ghats region.

The Regional Meterological Centre has issued yellow alert for 13 districts for Friday. Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram,

Authorities have declared a day’s holiday for schools in districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram.