Heavy Rains Prompt School Holidays in Southern Tamil Nadu
Posted on: 23/Nov/2023 9:58:17 AM
Due to the ongoing heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, school holidays are being declared by respective District Collectors. The decision to grant holidays is based on the amount of rainfall in specific districts.
District Collectors have officially announced that schools in the southern districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thenkasi, Thoothukudi, and schools and colleges in Theni district will be given holidays. Additionally, holidays have been declared for schools in Nilgiri, Pudukottai, and Virudhunagar districts.
This decision follows the earlier announcement by the Meteorological Department, forecasting continuous rainfall in Tamil Nadu for the next five days. A heavy rain warning has been issued for 15 districts in the state. Notably, schools in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram districts will continue to operate as usual, as per the announcements made by the respective District Collectors. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents amid the ongoing weather conditions.
