The Tamil Nadu government has issued a warning to district administrations in light of a heavy rainfall alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system, influenced by an upper air circulation, has resulted in low pressure over southeast Sri Lanka coasts, prompting the alert.

The IMD report forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across northeast, delta, and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu over the next four days. Specific areas expected to face intense rainfall include Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts within the 24 hours and Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, and Villupuram in the 24-48 hour window.

Additionally, the government advises fishermen to avoid the Gulf of Mannar and Kanniyakumari sea areas due to anticipat

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