CHENNAI RAINS SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Mumbai rains: Relief for Mumbaikars day after rain chaos; schools and colleges shut
Mumbai Rains: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai centre had issued a "red alert" for the city on Tuesday, predicting "heavy to very heavy rainfall a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places". Hence, the civic body declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Mumbai rains hit local train services for second day. Central, Western Railways issue updates, many trains rescheduled
Heavy rains in Mumbai lead to school closures, local train services disruptions, and red alerts from weather department. Authorities advise residents to stay indoors as the city faces severe weather conditions. Many long distance trains have been rescheduled to accommodate delays.
Mumbai local train services impacted due to heavy rains. Central, Western Railways issue updates
Heavy rainfall in Mumbai leads to waterlogging and disruptions in local train services. BMC declares holiday for schools. Western Railway running normally, while Central Railway faces delays in some sections.
Mumbai rains: City sees severe waterlogging after 300 mm of rainfall in 6 hours, bus, train services affected
Heavy rains in Mumbai lead to waterlogging and train delays. Videos show widespread flooding in the city. Central Railway's suburban network impacted. Regional Meteorological Centre issues yellow alert for several districts including Mumbai and Thane.
Mumbai schools and colleges closed due to heavy rains, waterlogging; NDRF teams deployed
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared school and college closures as heavy rain caused waterlogging and disrupted transport. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continued heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby regions. The Central Railway services and flights were impacted, with delays and cancellations reported. Mumbai University postponed exams, and Goa announced school closures in response to the weather alert. Authorities are monitoring the situation for further decisions.
Mumbai rains: IMD issues orange alert after monsoon rains flood India's financial capital
An 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued in Mumbai by the India Meteorological Department, with a 'Yellow' alert for heavy rain tomorrow. Heavy rains inundated Mumbai on Monday, causing flooding on roads and railway tracks. More than 300 mm of rain fell in six hours, leading to waterlogged streets and disruption of local train services. The Mumbai airport also faced runway closures and flight diversions due to heavy showers and low visibility.
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Heavy rains in Mumbai cause disruption, BMC deploys emergency personnel
Mumbai Rains: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai has mobilized emergency personnel and stationed officers in response to heavy rains, with Colaba and Santacruz receiving significant rainfall. Various rain-related incidents, including a house collapse and falling branches, have been reported, but no injuries.
Mumbai's rain woes turn into meme fest on social media: Check out some of these hilarious posts
Mumbai experienced a deluge early this morning, with over 300 mm of rainfall in certain areas. The downpour caused significant train and flight disruptions, waterlogging, and school closures. Authorities issued an orange alert, with more rain expected. Amidst the challenges, social media provided some comic relief. Emergency services and municipal authorities are actively addressing the situation to minimize the impact on residents.
Mumbai rains: City drowned in 300 mm rain in 6 hours. Mumbaikars share visuals of flood-like situation
Mumbai rains: The city received over 300 mm of rain between 1 am and 7 am today, causing waterlogging and train disruptions. The IMD forecasts more heavy rain. Residents should avoid unnecessary outings and ignore rumors. The BMC has declared a holiday for the first session of all schools and colleges.
Moradabad: Severe flooding in people city; people forced to use boats to commute
Heavy rains in Moradabad city have caused severe waterlogging, leading to evacuations in Bholenath Colony. Residents are relying on boats for rescue as water levels rise. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted more rainfall in the region, exacerbating the already challenging conditions for the affected areas.
Parts of Manipur flooded after heavy rain, schools to remain closed till Thursday
Heavy rainfall in Manipur's Imphal West and Imphal East districts has led to severe flooding, exacerbated by breaches in embankments along the Imphal, Kongba, and Iril rivers. The state government has declared a holiday for all government offices and closed schools until Thursday due to the flood situation. Residential areas have been inundated, affecting over 1,000 people, with significant flooding also reported along the India-Myanmar road. Relief and rescue efforts are ongoing, while the Indian Red Cross Society recovered the body of a man from the Senapati river amid the challenging conditions caused by incessant rains.
Bihar schools, coaching institutes, anganwadi centres to be shut till June 8 amid reports of students fainting due to heatwave
Bihar's state government has announced that all private and government-run schools, coaching institutes, and anganwadi centers will be closed until June 8, following instructions from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The decision was prompted by reports of students fainting due to the extreme heat. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav called on the government to implement immediate measures to protect schoolchildren and criticized the Chief Minister for not intervening earlier.
Memorial Day 2024 in USA: Is it Federal Holiday? Check what's closed, what is open?
Memorial Day 2024 is here and people are eager to travel and also curious to know what is open and what is closed.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 bank holiday: In which cities are banks closed today for Phase 6 of elections?
Banks will be closed in Orissa and Tripura on the occasion of Nazrul Jayanti on May 25. Banks in India are closed on Sundays, second, fourth Saturday’s of the month, as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) regulations.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 bank holiday: Banks in these cities closed today for phase 4 of elections
Bank holiday for phase 4 of elections: On election day, schools and institutions inside the constituencies will stay closed to ensure a seamless voting process. Banks in these cities are closed today for Phase 4 of the elections.
Chennai weather update: IMD issues warning of heavy rains
In the past 24 hours, widespread rainfall hit various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, prompting the state government to declare school closures. The India Meteorological Department forecasts additional precipitation, particularly heavy rain in isolated areas of Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli districts, and Puducherry may also experience heavy rain.
Tamil Nadu school holidays in 8 districts due to heavy rains, more showers forecast
Continuous rain led to school closures in eight Tamil Nadu districts, including Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai. The Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain with occasional intense spells, thunderstorms, and lightning in coastal districts.
Cold wave condition in Manipur forces schools to shut for 8 days
Due to an intense cold wave affecting Manipur and with the approaching Christmas and New Year, the state government declared an 8-day closure of schools starting from December 23. A notification issued by Manipur's Director of School Education, L Nandakumar Singh, cited the cold weather and upcoming festivities as reasons for the extended holiday, lasting until December 30, 2023.
Chennai weather update: Heavy rains predicted in Tamil Nadu, IMD issues warning
Less than two weeks after cyclone Michaung hit Tamil Nadu, heavy rains have returned to the region. In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall has been reported in various parts of the state. The government declared a holiday in four districts due to heavy rainfall. As a precaution, 250 State Disaster Response Forces and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed. The rainfall is attributed to a cyclonic circulation near the south Sri Lanka coast. . In Chennai, the sky condition is likely to be generally cloudy.
Cyclone Michaung: Schools and colleges to remain closed in four Tamil Nadu districts today
Schools and colleges in six taluks -- Pallavaram, Tambaram, Vandalur, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, and Thirukazhukundram -- will remain closed on Thursday.
Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu postpones school exams in Chennai, 3 other districts
The Tamil Nadu school education department has rescheduled half-yearly exams in Chennai, Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts due to the impact of Cyclone Michaung. Originally slated for Thursday, the exams in government and government-aided schools will now take place on December 14 and 20. The department is contemplating the creation of distinct question papers for these four districts. Meanwhile, exams in other districts will proceed as planned.
Chennai grapples with torrential rain as memories of 2015 floods return
The continuous downpour resulted in power outages and internet disruptions. Cyclonic storm Michaung, expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday forenoon, loomed near Chennai and Puducherry, bringing heavy rainfall. The latest update from the weather office has forecast the likelihood of heavy rains accompanied by strong winds on Monday night. Transportation services took a severe blow, with numerous trains and flights canceled. Waterlogged roads presented challenges for the scarce number of road users.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday: Coonoor, Kotagiri schools shut today due to heavy rain
Tamil Nadu School Holiday: Tamil Nadu faces heavy rainfall, with Coimbatore's Mettuapalayam recording the season's highest of 37 cm. Schools in Coonoor and Kotagiri are closed due to downpours. Waterlogging in Coimbatore caused traffic chaos, while Thoothukodi saw traffic disruptions from a fallen tree. Landslides halt rail services between Coonoor and Mettupalayam. More rains forecasted across several districts, with warnings of thunderstorms and lightning in certain areas. IMD predicts continuing heavy rainfall and potential disruptions in specific districts for the next few days.
Heavy rain lash TN, holiday for schools in many districts
Heavy rain hit Tamil Nadu's coastal and interior districts, causing schools to be closed. The IMD has predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in coastal regions on November 14. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal, moving west-north westwards and concentrating into a depression around November 16.
TN receives widespread rain, holiday declared for schools in many districts
Tamil Nadu experienced widespread rainfall throughout the state, with heavy showers particularly affecting the southern districts on Thursday. This increase in rainfall is a result of the intensification of the North East Monsoon. Due to the heavy downpour and subsequent inundation, the administration in multiple districts has decided to declare a holiday for schools today.
From Karnataka to Maharashtra to Noida, schools holidays announced in many places amid heavy rains
Several state governments in India have announced school and college closures due to heavy rains. The Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration shut down schools up to class 12 because of rain and waterlogging. Maharashtra's Raigad district will close all schools and colleges amid a "red alert" issued by the weather department. In Karnataka, all schools and colleges in vulnerable areas will remain closed, following a flash flood warning in parts of the state.
Schools to remain closed in these states today (July 11) due to rains
Rains lashed many parts north India today, causing landslides and flash floods in the region. NDRF's 15 teams are deployed in Punjab, 12 in Uttarakhand and 11 in Himachal Pradesh. Many state governments have announced school holiday for Tuesday (July 11).
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