IMD predicts rain in Tamil Nadu; orange alert issued for five districts

May 28, 2025 9:43 AM

IMD predicts rain in Tamil Nadu; orange alert issued for five districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast continued rainfall across Tamil Nadu, with an orange alert issued for five districts as a low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast is expected to intensify over the next 48 hours. Several districts, particularly in southern Tamil Nadu, which have already experienced above-normal rainfall due to a previous low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, are likely to receive more rain until May 30. The system i...

Holiday declared for schools in Chennai, adjoining districts today due to heavy rains

December 12, 2024 1:13 PM

Holiday declared for schools in Chennai, adjoining districts today due to heavy rains

The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and nearby districts on Thursday due to heavy rains that began on Wednesday night. District Collectors of Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Cuddalore, and Pudukkottai have also announced holidays in schools there. Meanwhile, the Union Territory of Puducherry has declared a holiday for both schools and colleges on Thursday. A well-marked low-pressure area is currently positioned over the southwes...