Chennai: Incessant rains have persisted in parts of Tamil Nadu over the past few days. Due to the continuous downpour, the state government declared a holiday for all private and government schools in Chennai on Friday. Earlier, districts such as Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Viruthunagar, Thirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Theni, Pudhukottai, and Nilgiri had already announced the closure of schools due to the adverse weather conditions. Heavy rainfall lashed parts of the southern state on Saturday night. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, rainfall is likely in Thirukkazhukundram regions till 10 am. The weather department also predicted moderate thunderstorms at isolated places over Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Villupuram districts, and Puducherry. The IMD has also issued a rain alert for Madurantakam, Cheyyur, Thirukalukundram, Mylapore Guindy and…
