New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert over South Tamil Nadu on December 18. According to IMD, "heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls (above 204.4 mm) is likely to continue over South Tamil Nadu on December 18."

As heavy rains continue to lash several Tamil Nadu districts, Southern Railways has issued a list of train services that have been fully cancelled, partially suspended or diverted. The Railways said the changes were made in train services due to waterlogging in Tirunelveli Yard.

It also said the traffic has been suspended in the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur section, between Srivaikuntam and Seydunganallur, as 'the ballast' has been washed away and the track is 'hanging' a...