Chennai, March 11 -- The Chennai Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across eight districts and issued an orange alert in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

The Tenkasi, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Nellai, Pudukkottai, Nagai, Ramanathapuram, and Thiruvarur districts of the state are expected to experience very heavy showers.

The Chennai Met said that an orange alert has been issued as there is a possibility of rain ranging from 12 to 20 centimeters in some of these districts.

The districts of Thoothukudi, in particular, have been cautioned due to the risks associated with rising water levels.

Authorities have issued specific advisories for public safety, urging residents living along the banks of the Thamirabarani River--from Kali...