Chennai, Oct. 22 -- Schools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days.

In Thoothukudi, continuous rainfall has affected urban and suburban areas, prompting the district administration to announce a holiday for schools. District Collector Vishu Mahajan announced the closure in view of the heavy rain.

Meanwhile, mechanised boat fishermen in Thoothukudi have been advised not to venture into the sea for fishing due to continuous and heavy rainfall.

In the neighbouring Union Territory of Puducherry, all government, government-aided and private schools in Pudu...