Schools in Chennai, Four Other Tamil Nadu Districts Declare Holiday Amid Heavy Rainfall
District officials said schools will stay shut in five Tamil Nadu districts as rainfall reached 12 cm in Chennai and weather agencies warned of more heavy rain.
- Schools in five districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet, remained closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as a precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall.
- The IMD issued yellow and orange alerts on Tuesday, predicting heavy rainfall "due to likely formation of a low-pressure area over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Tamil Nadu coast during next 24 hours."
- Weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, while the Greater Chennai Corporation repaired 4,691 potholes across the city as a precautionary measure.
- The Regional Meteorological Centre issued orange alerts for southern districts including Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall up to 20 cm on Wednesday and Thursday.
- A fresh weather system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to sustain intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu until October 26, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Heavy rain lashes Chennai, schools shut in 4 districts
Heavy rain affected Chennai and nearby areas, prompting school closures as a precautionary measure. The Regional Meteorological Centre reported significant rainfall across the city and adjoining districts. Authorities are monitoring the weather forecasts, which indicate additional heavy showers in the coming days. Government school kitchens were caught by surprise with early meal preparations due to the sudden holiday announcement.
School holiday declared in Chennai, Tiruvallur as heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu, IMD predicts more rains
A school holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts on Wednesday in view of the heavy rain. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. The development comes as heavy rains lashed several parts of Chennai and adjoining districts since last night with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 26. The southwest Bay of…
Chennai School Holiday Today: Schools Shut in 5 Tamil Nadu Districts Amid Heavy Rain | 📰 LatestLY
Schools in Chennai and neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu have been declared closed on Wednesday, October 21, following heavy overnight rainfall and forecasts of further intense showers. District Collectors ordered the closures as a precautionary measure amid unsettled weather conditions across the region. 📰 Chennai School Holiday Today: Schools Shut in 5 Tamil Nadu Districts Amid Heavy Rain.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
