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Tamil Nadu declares school holidays as heavy rains persist across five districts
Schools across Chennai and four other Tamil Nadu districts have shut down as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal brings sustained heavy rainfall to the region. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts intense precipitation to continue through October 26.
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Educational institutions in Chennai, along with four neighbouring districts, have announced holiday closures as heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu. The precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid challenging weather conditions affecting the region.
A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is the primary driver behind the extended wet spell impacting the state. The Regional Meteorological Centre has indicated that this system is expected to sustain heavy to intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu until October 26, prompting authorities to take preventive action.
The school closures underline growing concerns over waterlogging and transport disruptions in urban and semi-urban areas. District administrations have been monitoring the situation closely, with contingency measures in place for affected communities.
Residents have been advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during the spell. The meteorological department continues to issue regular updates on rainfall intensity and track the movement of the weather system across the Bay of Bengal region.