Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts

Tamil Nadu has closed schools in 11 cities, including Chennai, due to warnings of heavy rainfall, and the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted continuous rain till December 16.

Cyclone Fengal's impact continues with torrential rains forcing school closures in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu. We bring you the latest updates.

All schools will remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu in anticipation of heavy rains on Thursday. A holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai,

Several districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Tiruchy, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam,

An "orange alert" has been issued for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, while a "yellow alert" is in place for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka.

Heavy rains across Tamil Nadu have led to school closures in several districts, including Chennai, on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, predicting moderate rains and light thunderstorms in parts of the state.

Due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu from Wednesday night, schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur, along with 12 other districts, have been closed. The Chennai Corporation reported significant rainfall,

A holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Ranipet and Tiruvallur.

The IMD has also said that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai districts along with isolated thunderstorms and lightning.