Tamil Nadu Rains: Chennai on High Alert as Heavy Downpour Leads to Waterlogging, Schools Shut

Chennai and nearby districts are on high alert as heavy rains continue to lash Tamil Nadu, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The state government has ordered the closure of schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts. With an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities are fully geared up with pumps and boats to handle any emergency. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors as the downpour is expected to intensify in the coming days.