The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for very heavy rainfall, thunderstorm and lightning on Wednesday (12 March) in Kanyakumari, Thirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi districts. Yellow alert for thunderstorm and lightning has also been issued in the remaining districts of Tamil Nadu, including for Chennai.

Similarly, a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning, has been issued across Tamil Nadu, including for Chennai, for Thursday (13 March) as well.