Tamil Nadu faces heavy rain warnings as cyclonic conditions develop over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD predicts intensified rainfall across various districts, leading to potential waterlogging and disruptions.

Tamil Nadu has experienced rainfall well above the seasonal average, with the state recording 53.4 cm of rain compared to the usual 44 cm. The capital city, Chennai, has struggled with significant waterlogging and traffic congestion due to the heavy downpours.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of Tamilnadu, Kerala,

Chennai city and its suburbs are expected to receive light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in some areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a warning for Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rainfall across multiple districts until December 14.Severe waterlogging was reported in Trichy following incessant rain,

Over 30 districts in Tamil Nadu received heavy rains on Thursday and almost all the districts received good rains across the state. Going by the Regional Meterological Centre data, Manalmedu in Mayiladuthurai district got 249 mm rainfall.

The RMC also predicted rain at isolated places in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Tiruvarur districts.

According to the update, squally weather with wind speed 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph is likely to prevail along and off South Tamil Nadu coast.