The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday.
A persistent low-pressure system over the southern coast and Gulf of Mannar is driving intense showers.

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•   IMD predicts heavy rain in seven Tamil Nadu districts
•   Low-pressure system persists over southern coastal region
•   Cauvery delta and nearby areas to see intense showers
•   Districts include Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur
•   Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Pudukkottai also on alert
•   Karaikal region of Puducherry may receive heavy spells
•   Moisture-laden winds from sea fuelling rainfall
•   Risk of waterlogging in urban and delta areas
•   Rainfall activity likely to continue on Tuesday