Tamil Nadu Rain: School Holiday in 5 Districts on October 22

Heavy rainfall has been reported across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the past few days, with Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi districts experiencing heavy rain throughout the night.

Due to the continuing rainfall, a holiday has been declared for schools today, October 22, in the following five districts:

• Tenkasi

• Tirunelveli

• Kanyakumari

• Thoothukudi

• Tirupathur

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has forecast further rainfall in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu due to a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Heavy rain is likely to continue in several areas today.

Orange Alert Issued for Southern Districts

An Orange Alert has been issued for Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi districts, where very heavy rainfall is expected, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Residents are advised to remain cautious and follow weather updates and official advisories.

Meanwhile, rainfall has been relatively minimal in Chennai and Kanchipuram districts. No school holiday has been announced in these districts, and schools are expected to function as usual today.