December 4, 2025 11:16 AM

Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rain forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur districts; schools closed

Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal has led authorities to close schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts as a precautionary measure. Several coastal areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur and neighbouring districts witnessed intense downpours accompanied by strong winds as the weakened system lingered over the region. Citing persistent rain and widespread waterlogging, Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagde extended the school holiday for Thursday, mark...