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

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

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.

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

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

In light of the heavy rain forecast today, holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and several other places in Tamil Nadu

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.

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.

Intense rainfall activity may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on Friday as the well-marked low pressure area is expected to move towards that region and weaken gradually. All eyes are on the back-to back weather systems churning over the region this northeast monsoon.