Tamil Nadu rains: School holiday announced in Madurai, Tiruchi, several other districts today

Heavy rains disrupted normal life across Tamil Nadu on Friday, December 13, 2024, prompting school closures in several districts, including Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, and Thanjavur. While some regions like Chennai experienced light showers, southern areas faced intense downpours. The IMD upgraded its weather alert to ‘orange,’ predicting more rainfall. Authorities also managed water releases and issued safety advisories.