The Tamil Nadu government has declared local holidays on Wednesday and Thursday in nine districts after the India Meteorological Department predicted heavy rainfall in various regions of the state. These districts are Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai. The fishermen have also been advised not to venture into the sea.