Schools, Colleges CLOSED in Tamil Nadu amid heavy rainfall

Tamil Nadu Schools, Colleges closed as various districts recieve heavy rainfall. The IMD's red alert for Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Karaikal is a direct response to the severe weather expected to affect the region. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram, which are forecasted to experience heavy rainfall.

Tamil Nadu Schools, Colleges Closed! In view of the heavy rainfall forecast, schools in Chennai, along with several districts including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, have been closed today, November 27, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for these regions, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. As a result, educational institutions in these areas have been shut down for the day.

Red Alert and Weather Warnings in Tamil Nadu
The IMD's red alert for Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Karaikal is a direct response to the severe weather expected to affect the region. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram, which are forecasted to experience heavy rainfall. 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:

• Closed Today: Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Tiruvallur
• Only Schools Closed: Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram
• Holiday Declared: Tiruchi, Pudukottai, and Ariyalur

College Exam Postponements
In addition to school closures, Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli has announced the postponement of the exam originally scheduled for November 27, due to the heavy rainfall. The revised date for the exam will be announced later. Other colleges in the affected districts are expected to follow suit and reschedule exams as needed to accommodate the severe weather conditions.

Rainfall Predictions and Alerts
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the following districts: Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengelpet, and Cuddalore. These areas are likely to experience adverse weather conditions from Wednesday through Friday, with neighbouring districts under yellow and orange alerts through the weekend.

Safety and Preparedness Measures
Authorities have urged residents and schools to stay alert and take necessary precautions. The closures and exam postponements are part of the effort to mitigate risks related to the severe weather. Students and parents are advised to stay updated with local weather reports and official announcements to stay informed about further developments.

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