Schools, colleges shut today in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram due to rain alert
Schools and colleges across Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed today following forecasts of heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. Officials said the holiday has been declared to ensure student safety amid the possibility of intense rainfall and waterlogging.
The decision was taken by district authorities late on Monday as a precautionary measure.
Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade announced that all educational institutions in the district would observe a holiday on December 2 due to weather alerts. Similar orders were issued by the District Collectors of Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow further advisories issued by the State Government and disaster management agencies.
Three people have died in rain-related incidents caused by Cyclone Ditawh in Tamil Nadu, State Disaster Management Minister K.K.S.S.R Ramachandran said on Sunday.
– ANI
