Heavy Rain Forces School Closures Across Parts of Tamil Nadu

Heavy rain from the active northeast monsoon lashes Tamil Nadu on October 23, 2026, forcing several districts to declare a holiday for students.

Affected Districts

Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to the continuous downpour.

Forecast

The IMD predicted moderate to heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 26. Heavy rain is anticipated in Tiruvallur, Villuppuram, Tiruchirappalli, Erode, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Namakkal, Tiruppur, and Karur districts. General moderate rainfall is expected over the next two days in Chennai and its neighbourhood, with potential for heavy downpour on October 24 and 25. The Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai has issued an Orange Alert on its website for heavy rain.

Context

The northeast monsoon is a key weather season that brings essential rainfall to southern India, though heavy spells frequently cause waterlogging and administrative closures of educational institutions to ensure public safety.