Holiday Declared For Schools, Colleges in Chennai due to Heavy Rain

All schools in Chennai will remain closed on Wednesday due to a heavy rain warning, according to an announcement by Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagade. 

District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also declared holidays for schools and colleges in their respective districts. In Thoothukudi, only schools will remain closed, officials said on Tuesday.

The administrations of Puducherry and Karaikal have also announced



holidays for schools and colleges on Wednesday, following forecasts of continuous heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach is witnessing intense sea turbulence, with rough waves and strong winds battering the coast amid ongoing Northeast monsoon activity. 

Officials said rough sea conditions are likely to persist for the next couple of days and urged fishermen and coastal residents to stay alert and follow safety advisories.