Due to intense rainfall in Tamil Nadu, a holiday has been declared today, December 20th, in all schools and colleges across Tirunelveli district. Additionally, the district collector has rescheduled all planned exams. Students and parents are advised to stay updated by contacting school authorities for the latest information.
A social media post on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by a news agency stated, ‘Tamil Nadu | A holiday has been declared in all schools and colleges in Tirunelveli district tomorrow (20th December). The postponed exams are also mentioned: District Collector, Tirunelveli.’
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Tenskasi, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari districts in Tamil Nadu. According to the IMD, the state experienced isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy falls from 0830 IST on December 18 to 0830 IST on December 19.
Weather conditions in Tamil Nadu:
On December 19 at 7 am, the Chennai Meteorological Department forecasted moderate thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rainfall in isolated areas across several districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal. The department also predicted light rain in various districts of Tamil Nadu in the next three hours.
The continuous rains in Tamil Nadu have resulted in at least three casualties and stranded around 500 rail passengers in flooded stations. Given the critical situation, all educational institutions are closed on Monday.
To address the state’s situation, Chief Minister M K Stalin urgently requested Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to deploy additional helicopters for rescue and relief in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. In a letter dated December 19, he expressed, ‘The southern districts of Tamil Nadu have witnessed unprecedented rainfall in the last two days, with some areas recording their highest rainfall since 1871. Approximately 40 lakh people in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts have been severely affected. The situation is particularly dire in Srivaikuntam and Tuticorin towns due to significant floods in the Thamirabarani River and surrounding areas.’
