Citing the reason for the extreme rainfall, the Met Department said that the extreme weather conditions are associated with the low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal, which intensified into a deep depression on 12 December.

The Chembarambakkam Lake and Poondi are brimming with water as a holiday was declared for schools across 23 districts of Tamil Nadu on Friday

Due to heavy rainfall in various parts of Tamil Nadu, the authorities have declared a holiday in Chennai and many other districts. Check more details here.

Schools closed in Chennai and several Tamil Nadu districts due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Stay updated on weather alerts and safety measures for students.

The IMD has forecast heavy rain in 14 districts due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Southwest Bay of Bengal off Sri Lanka coast, which lay over the Gulf of Mannar and neighbourhood.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed emergency response teams to assist those affected.

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

Heavy rainfall across southern Tamil Nadu, which began on Wednesday night, led to widespread disruptions throughout the region on Thursday. While the