Widespread rains to continue over Tamil Nadu, schools in many districts shut on Tuesday
The Hindu
Heavy rain predicted over delta and some southern districts; coastal districts to get moderate rainfall
Most parts of Tamil Nadu received a good spell of rainfall early on Tuesday, and schools in several districts declared a holiday due to the incessant rains.
Schools, including in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, remained closed on Tuesday.
During the past 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday, Marakkanam in Villupuram district recorded very heavy rainfall of 20 cm, the highest amount received in Tamil Nadu for the day. Many other weather stations in the State, including Nannilam in Tiruvarur district and Cuddalore district received heavy rainfall of 12 cm followed by Vedasandur in Dindigul and Kollidam in Mayiladuthurai district with 10 cm each.