Widespread rainfall has been reported in the south of India especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. The India Meterological Department (IMD) has issued red, yellow and orange alerts to some of the districts in these states.

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.

The Water Resources Department issued a flood alert as the Poondi reservoir nears full capacity due to heavy rainfall. 1,000 cusecs of water will be released, prompting evacuation warnings for nearby villages.

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

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 IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and 18 other districts on Thursday due to a lo

Heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of Thanjavur, Sivagangai, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchirappalli districts on Wednesday.

Heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places of Thanjavur, Sivagangai, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchirappalli districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Heavy rainfall is predicted across southern states by the IMD, with an orange alert in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore and surrounding districts. A yellow alert is also in effect for isolated areas. Rain is expected to persist until December 16.

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for today and tomorrow in a few delta districts in Tamil Nadu. The alert has been issued in light of a building low pressure system in southeast Bay of Bengal.