All government and private schools in Tamil Nadu’s Thirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Viruthunagar, Theni, Pudhukottai, and Nilgiri districts will remain closed today, November 23 due to continuous rainfall and waterlogging situations. The decision to close all schools has been taken by District collectors of eight districts, according to the news agency PTI.
Due to heavy rain in the region, schools in Puducherry and Karikal districts have declared a holiday on Wednesday, November 21. In the last 24 hours, Puducherry recorded 5 cm of rainfall, and Karikal experienced 9 cm of rainfall.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released an orange alert for Kerala and Tamil Nadu on November 22. According to the weather forecast department, Light to moderate rainfall was reported at many places with isolated Very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, and Kerala & Mahe from 08.30-17.30 hrs IST on 22nd November 2023.
