Tamil Nadu Schools, Colleges Closed:
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Tamil Nadu Schools, Colleges Closed: In the wake of the heavy rainfall forecast, schools in Chennai, along with several districts including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, have been closed today, November 27, 2024.
Red Alert and Weather Warnings in Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Karaikal is a direct response to the severe weather expected to affect the region. This apart, a yellow alert has been issued for Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram, which are forecasted to experience heavy rainfall.
While the IMD has issued a red alert for these regions, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, educational institutions in these areas have been shut down for the day.
Authorities have taken precautionary steps to ensure the safety of students and staff by declaring school closures in these areas.
| Specific Districts Affected: The following districts are affected by the school closures: | |
| Schools closed today | Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Tiruvallur |
| Only Schools Closed | Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram |
| Holiday Declared | Tiruchi, Pudukottai, and Ariyalur |
Apart from closure of schools, colleges have postponed the exams. According to media reports, the Bharathidasan University of Tiruchirappalli has postponed the exam scheduled for today, November 27. The varsity has released a notice regarding the same which states that the semester exam scheduled has been postponed due to heavy rainfall forecast. This apart, the University of Madras has also postponed the exams scheduled for today.
Rains continued overnight in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops.
Rains submerged crops, partially and completely, at several places including those in and around Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayilduthurai, Vedaranyam and according to farmers’ rough estimates, crops over at least 2,000 acres were affected.
