The Chennai Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in eight districts of Tamil Nadu, including Tenkasi, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Nellai, Pudukkottai, Nagai, Ramanathapuram, and Thiruvarur. The forecast predicts rainfall of up to 20 cm in certain areas, prompting safety advisories and the suspension of fishing activities. Chennai has already experienced some precipitation, with more showers expected in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates on the developing weather situation in Tamil Nadu.