Kerala, November 16: The death toll due to heavy rains in Tamil Nadu climbed to 95 as the rains pounded various parts of the state. The continued monsoon fury had brought the life in Tamil Nadu to a halt for last five days. The low marked area of Bay of Bengal was evacuated by the local authorities there. Also Read - School Reopening News: This State Has Decided to Resume All Classes Simultaneously | Here's When And How

The MeT had forecast more rains in next 24 hours. The Indian Meteorological Department said in a statement that low lying areas adjoining Sri Lanka and Bay of Bengal will be affected by the rains in next 24 hours. Read Also: (Heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in Tamil Nadu) Also Read - BJP Workers Offer 70-kg 'Laddu' at Coimbatore Temple Ahead of PM Modi's 70th Birthday

The fishermen have been warned against venturing for fishing. Rains are also expected in low lying areas of Pondicherry. Meanwhile four people were found dead due to various rain related incidents. Also Read - Sasikala's Probable Date of Release is Jan 27, 2021: Bangalore Central Prison

The Tamil Nadu’s J Jayalalitha’s government had condoled the death of people and had announced Rs 4 lakh each to the family of those who lost their lives in rain.

Roads, railways, subways was affected by water-logging in the state due to which transportation was completely stopped. Many residents stayed inside their home as there was no other way to reach the office.

Incessant rains and heavy winds have been battering the state for the last few days. There have been reports of water-logging at various places. Schools and colleges have been shut down as a result of the inclement weather.

Director of Regional Meteorological Department S R Ramanan said that since the cyclone currently rests near Sri Lanka, heavy rains will continue for the next three days in Tamil Nadu Fishermen have been advised not to venture out to sea along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining Pudukkottai and Ramanathapuram districts of south Tamil Nadu.