The state government have deployed SDRF teams in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, after heavy rains lashed the area. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains which might turn into a cyclone.
IMD predicted heavy rainfall in Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Tiruvarur. Multiple districts in Tamil Nadu have announced school holidays. These districts are: Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur.
In case the rains intesify into a cyclone it will be called 'Senyar'. The name, assigned by the United Arab Emirates, means lion.