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  • CM: C. Joseph Vijay
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Latest state brief

From 15 November 2026

State Overview

Multiple districts experienced heavy rainfall warnings and ongoing monsoon conditions, prompting advisories for fishermen and agricultural precautions. Administrative actions, law enforcement investigations, and infrastructure announcements were reported across several regions.

Key Issues Across Tamil Nadu

  1. Reported

    Meteorological departments and officials issued heavy rainfall and weather alerts, advising fishermen to remain ashore across multiple coastal and interior districts.

  2. Confirmed

    Cuddalore's Devanampattinam Silver Beach and Nagapattinam's Kameshwaram beach received 'Blue Flag' certification for 2026–2027.

  3. Confirmed

    H5N1 bird flu was confirmed following bird deaths in Cuddalore, prompting local culling operations and biosecurity measures.

Positive Developments

Devenampattinam Silver Beach in Cuddalore and Kameshwaram beach in Nagapattinam both received 'Blue Flag' certification for 2026–2027, highlighting environmental standards in coastal tourism.

Citizen Action

Monitor official India Meteorological Department forecasts and district disaster management advisories regarding rainfall and coastal safety.

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Districts of Tamil Nadu38

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District data

Population

Largest first

Population by district. Largest first. Values in people.
DistrictChartpeople
Chennai4.65 M
Tiruvallur3.73 M
Salem3.48 M
Coimbatore3.46 M
Madurai3.04 M
Tiruchirappalli2.72 M
Cuddalore2.60 M
Chengalpattu2.56 M
Tiruppur2.48 M
Tiruvannamalai2.46 M
Thanjavur2.40 M
Erode2.25 M

Literacy rate

Percentage of people who can read and write

State average: 81
Literacy rate by district. Percentage of people who can read and write. Values in percent.
DistrictChartpercent
Kanniyakumari91%
Chennai90%
Thanjavur88%
Mayiladuthurai86%
Thoothukudi86%
Tirunelveli86%
Tiruvarur86%
Tiruchirappalli85%
Chengalpattu84%
Coimbatore84%
Kancheepuram84%
Madurai84%

Sex ratio

Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity

State average: 1004.2Parity: 1000
Sex ratio by district. Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity. Values in females per 1,000 males.
DistrictChartfemales per 1,000 males
Mayiladuthurai1059
Tenkasi1059
Tiruvarur1056
Tirunelveli1055
Nilgiris1042
Kanniyakumari1038
Thanjavur1034
Sivaganga1025
Thoothukudi1023
Cuddalore1020
Kallakurichi1020
Viluppuram1013

Census data. Unchanged between censuses.