India, March 22 -- Residents of Tamil Nadu have been facing disruptions after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in parts of the state amid India Meteorological Department's (IMD) yellow alert, predicting showers during the day.

Waterlogging was reported in Thoothukudi where locals faced disruptions after heavy rainfall. The sudden downpour, which began in the early hours on Saturday, left streets submerged.

"Isolated to Scattered light/moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed 30-50 kmph) likely over Tamilnadu Puducherry & Karaikal, Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema during 22nd - 24th," said IMD's latest release.

The IMD on Saturday issued an ...