Tamil Nadu schools closed in Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi; check Chennai holiday update

Tamil Nadu Rains: Several parts of Chennai and its neighbouring areas have received heavy rainfall overnight. Amid this, students and parents are concerned if schools will remain closed today. All government and private schools for both primary and secondary schools will remain closed today in Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram and Kallakurichi districts, TOI reports. 

As per the latest update, Chennai district administration has not made an announcement or issued a notice on school holidays. However, some schools might decide to switch to online classes, keeping students' safety in mind. Therefore, students are advised to connect with their respective school representatives for accurate updates on holiday. Several parts of Chennai and its neighbouring areas received heavy rainfall overnight.

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Before this, schools in five districts of Tamil Nadu were closed on October 21, 2026. Chennai school holiday was announced due to heavy rain. The district collectors of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu declared a holiday for schools. School holiday was announced in the Ranipet district as well.

Chennai weather update

A yellow alert has been reported for Chennai and neighbouring districts, with heavy rainfall of around 6–12 cm in 24 hours possible during the forecast period. Cloudy skies, rain and thunderstorms are possible in Chennai. As per the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is forecast to be around 31°C. 

IMD has warned of further rain, thunderstorms and lightning across parts of the state. Rain may intensify around Sunday, October 25, considering a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal.