Cyclone Murasu triggers school closures in Cuddalore

Cyclone Murasu, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, has made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur. The storm brought winds reaching speeds of 120 kmph and has caused widespread rainfall and unsettled weather across northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

In response to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning, Cuddalore District Collector Sibi Adithya Senthil Kumar has declared a one-day holiday for schools in Cuddalore taluk. This precautionary measure aims to ensure student safety in areas including Cuddalore town, Reddichavadi, and Nellikuppam. Educational institutions in other taluks of the district are expected to function as usual.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued unsettled weather, with moderate rainfall expected in parts of northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in isolated areas of the Nilgiris, Theni, and Dindigul districts.