Tamil Nadu rain: Schools to remain closed in 5 districts today after heavy downpours

THOOTHUKUDI: The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools in five districts due to heavy rainfall from the intensifying northeast monsoon. Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, November 20, in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tiruvarur districts.

In addition, schools in Kanniyakumari and Pechiparai areas of Kanyakumari district will also remain closed due to continuous rain.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted moderate rainfall across Tamil Nadu for the next five days and issued a rain alert.

Earlier, school holidays were announced in Nagapattinam, Thoothukudi, and Karaikal districts on Tuesday, November 19. While schools in Karaikal were closed, colleges in Thoothukudi remained open.

The heavy rains have caused significant disruptions, particularly in the delta and southern regions. Roads in affected areas are waterlogged, and daily life has been impacted.

The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the state.

Authorities are on high alert and have deployed disaster management teams to monitor flood-prone areas. Residents are advised to stay cautious and avoid waterlogged areas.

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