Synopsis: Continuous heavy rainfall has already been reported in several coastal districts such as Thoothukudi, and adjoining regions like Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, and the delta districts — Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai. Many low-lying areas have been flooded.

A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen over the next two days, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai.

The warning came even as the northeast monsoon continues to intensify across the state. Heavy rainfall along the Western Ghats — in districts such as Theni, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tiruppur — has disrupted normal life.

Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed all dist

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