IMD warns of heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Heads up if you're in Tamil Nadu or Puducherry—IMD has put out orange and yellow alerts as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring some serious rain, thunderstorms, and lightning.
Districts like Puducherry, Karaikal, and parts of southern Tamil Nadu are expected to get hit the hardest, with the heaviest impact anticipated on Monday, though moderate rain could continue for a few more days.
Schools closed, travel hit as rain continues
With roads waterlogged and travel disrupted in places like Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, disaster response teams have been sent out to help.
Schools and colleges are closed across several areas—including all of Puducherry—so students get an unexpected break.
Authorities are urging everyone to avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve.