Widespread heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, disrupting normal life.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rainfall in the hilly and coastal regions, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds.
Fishermen are warned against venturing into the sea.
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Several districts are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall during the day.
Author's summary: Heavy rain alert issued for 12 districts in Tamil Nadu.