Tamil Nadu districts on alert as heavy rainfall triggers flood warnings; schools, colleges closed

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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a sweeping holiday for schools, colleges, and various institutions across Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts due to incessant heavy rainfall..

The downpour has caused significant disruptions, triggering severe waterlogging in Thoothukudi, leading to concerns over overflowing lakes and rivers in multiple areas...

The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) predictions have highlighted the potential for heavy rain in concentrated spots across Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu..

Notably, 250 State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force have been positioned across Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi districts..

The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of potential cyclonic winds over the eastern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and the Gulf of Mannar, intensifying concerns...

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