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South India experiences heavy rainfall and school closures
Heavy rainfall driven by the northeast monsoon and a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has caused widespread disruption across South India and parts of Sri Lanka. In India, significant rainfall has been recorded in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala, leading to waterlogging, uprooted trees, and flooded homes in cities like Chennai.
In response to the weather, district administrations in several Indian regions have declared school holidays. In Tamil Nadu, closures were ordered for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Ranipet. Other districts, including Tenkasi, Kanniyakumari, and Tirunelveli, also announced holidays to ensure student safety. In Puducherry and Karaikal, Education Minister A. Namassivayam declared holidays for all government and private schools.
In Sri Lanka, heavy rain continues to affect the northern and eastern provinces, including Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, and Batticaloa. Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant regarding potential flooding and changing weather conditions.
Meteorological departments have issued warnings for continued heavy to very heavy rainfall through late October, with potential thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in various coastal and inland districts.
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A. Namassivayam · Chennai · Greater Chennai Corporation · India Meteorological Department · Puducherry · Sameeran · Sri Lanka · Tamil Nadu
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chennai recorded an average rainfall of 70.25 mm in the 24 hours ending 6 am on Wednesday. www.deccanchronicle.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain is expected in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, and Batticaloa in Sri Lanka. www.battinatham.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall is affecting Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. www.malaimurasu.com · navbharatlive.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.news9live.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A low-pressure area is expected to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal. www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Water levels in the Rajanganai and Kalavai reservoirs in North Central Province have reached capacity. www.battinatham.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Ranipet were closed on October 21. www.latestly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tenkasi, Kanniyakumari, and Tirunelveli districts declared school holidays on October 22. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Puducherry and Karaikal schools were declared closed by Minister A. Namassivayam. www.malaimurasu.com · www.news18.com