At least 15 people have died afterthree houses collapsed in Coimbatore in the wee hours of Monday. Rescueoperation is underway as many are still trapped.

Twelve bodies have been recovered sofar and rest of the trapped are feared dead. Rescue work is underway. Moredetails on the death toll are awaited.

Schools across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have been declaredshut on Monday in the wake of heavy rainfall.