Meanwhile, heavy rain has been lashing southern districts like Nellai, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi since last night. Specifically, it has been raining heavily for over 9 hours in Tiruchendur and its surrounding areas like Kayalpattinam, Alanthalai, Thalavaipuram, and Paramankurichi in Thoothukudi district. As a result, District Collector Ilambagavath has ordered a holiday for schools only in Thoothukudi district.
