News India Live, Digital Desk: While winter has gripped people in the northern parts of the country, a different kind of trouble is knocking in the southern coastal areas of the country. This warning is so serious that if you live in Tamil Nadu or near the Bay of Bengal, then you need to be extremely careful. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for heavy rain in many parts of Tamil Nadu for the next 48 hours. What is the big danger? According to IMD, a low-pressure area has formed near the Bay of Bengal, which is gradually moving towards Tamil Nadu with strong winds. Has been. This low pressure area can take the form of a big cyclone or depression in a short time, which can cause severe devastation in the coastal areas. These 9 districts will be the most affected. The Meteorological Department has especially kept those 9 districts on high alert where the maximum rainfall is expected in 48 hours. Mainly affected districts: Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thirupathurvellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Villapuram, At some places, warnings of heavy to very heavy rain have been issued. Meaning, up to 200 mm of water may fall at some places, which may lead to waterlogging and floods. Government tightens its belt (advisory issued) Considering the seriousness of the situation, the Tamil Nadu government has put emergency services on high alert. Fishermen have been specially asked not to go fishing in the sea for the next few days. In the areas where there is red alert, the administration has deployed teams of NDRF and SDRF, so that if needed, people can be immediately evacuated to safe places. Appeal to the people, do not leave the house without essential work for the next 2 days. Stay away from water places and do not stand near old walls. Stay away from electrical appliances and water.