CHENNAI: In the light of heavy rainfall in Kanniyakumari, Collector R Alagumeena ordered holiday for all schools in the district today (October 25), said a Thanthi TV report.

An atmospheric upper circulation prevails over the Southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep regions. Due to this, rain with thunder and lightning may occur in a few places in Tamil Nadu, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai.

Until Thursday morning, Krishnagiri and Kanniyakumari received the highest of 12 cm of rainfall.