TAMIL NADU SCHOOL HOLIDAY RAINS

Tamil Nadu rain fury: 4 southern districts flooded; flights, trains hit, schools shut

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.

Tamil Nadu districts on alert as heavy rainfall triggers flood warnings; schools, colleges closed

Tamil Nadu grapples with heavy rainfall, prompting holiday closures in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts. Severe waterlogging and overflowing lakes in Thoothukudi raised concerns. IMD forecasts continuous heavy rain in multiple districts, prompting proactive measures by the government. Relief camps and disaster response forces are deployed, emphasizing public safety. Disruptions in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi persist. The Meteorological Department warns of potential cyclonic winds, urging vigilance amid ongoing rainfall for community safety.

Extreme heavy rainfall continues in south districts of Tamil Nadu

Heavy rainfall continues across several districts in Tamil Nadu, causing floods and disruptions. Areas like Palayamkottai and Kanyakumari witness significant downpour, leading to evacuation efforts in flood-affected regions. Multiple districts, including Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar, experience heavy rainfall, impacting schools' schedules and prompting precautionary measures by the government. Despite continuous rains, relief camps are set up, and officials are deployed to monitor the situation and ensure public safety. The Meteorological Department warns of cyclonic winds in coastal areas.

Heavy rainfall continues in south districts of Tamil Nadu; schools shut in four districts

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.

Amid rampant power cut complaints in post rain Chennai, Govt says 80% supply restored

​​After being pounded by cyclone Michaung the whole of Monday, Chennai witnessed some respite in terms of rains on Tuesday even as the city struggled to cope with large scale water logging, power cuts and disruption in mobile networks.

Death toll rises to 12; Boats and tractors used in rescue efforts in rain-hit Chennai

In Chennai and surrounding areas, relentless rains, instigated by the severe cyclonic storm Michaung, have resulted in a dozen fatalities in various rain-related incidents. Fishing boats and farm tractors have been deployed for rescue operations. District Disaster Response Teams (DDRT) are actively engaged in relief work, rescuing families and relocating vulnerable individuals to safer locations. Relief efforts include the distribution of food and milk packets.

Two dead in Southern India, roads, runway submerged as Cyclone Michaung nears

Cyclone Michaung was expected to make landfall on the coast of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning, the country's weather office said, with sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph), gusting to 110 kph.

Met department predicts more rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu

Meteorological Centre, Chennai said, "Light Thunderstorms and lightning with light to moderate rain is very likely at isolated places over Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Nagapattinam and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu in the next three hours."

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for Tamil Nadu (including Chennai), Andhra coasts amid cyclone warning

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and its neighboring areas, cautioning about upcoming heavy rainfall. The low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea has shifted west-northwestwards and is currently situated over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. It is expected to continue its west-northwestward movement, likely intensifying into a Depression within the next 24 hours and later as a cyclonic storm

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash Chennai; IMD issues red alert, schools closed

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.

Tamil Nadu: Schools in Madurai to remain closed today due to heavy rainfall

Madurai District Collector Sangeetha has declared a holiday for schools in the district on Thursday due to heavy rainfall.

Recent rains enough for Tamil Nadu, no need to release so much water: DK Shivakumar

The deputy CM’s statement comes at a time when farmer and pro-Kannada organisations are ramping up protests against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu while Karnataka is undergoing through a water shortage crisis.

Recent rains enough for Tamil Nadu: DK Shivakumar

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has stated that recent rains in and around Bengaluru have increased the outflow of water to Tamil Nadu, reducing the need to release water from reservoirs. The government has appealed to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to review its directive of releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

Kerala weather updates: Heavy rain alert in some places; schools, colleges shut in 3 districts

Amid heavy rainfall in few districts, Kerala government declared holiday in all educational institutes in Kannur, Kozhikode and Wayanad. India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in a few places in the state till 27th July.

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh weather: IMD forecasts heavy rain in some parts of the states this week

Weathermen say that monsoon has again become active over south India as impact cyclone Biparjoy faded away. IMD has forecast rainfall this week over some parts of Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.

Tamil Nadu rains: Schools shut in various districts due to heavy downpour; traffic snarls, waterlogging in parts

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Tamil Nadu; holiday declared for schools in seven districts

Chennai is set to have a few more rainy days; the minimum temperature in the city has dipped to 23 degrees Celsius. The upper air circulation system is weak, however, and not likely to become stronger, Met officials have said.