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Tamil Nadu: The educational authorities in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and Villupuram districts of state have declared school holidays, as rains lashed many parts of Tamil Nadu. The IMD issued an orange alert on Monday, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on 13 and 14 November.
Union Territory Puducherry has also announced declared a rain holiday for schools and colleges today. In wake of heavy rainfall forecast, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for educational institutions, including professional colleges, in Mayiladuthurai District on 14 November.
Villupuram District Collector C. Palani said that Schools and colleges in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu shut for Tuesday amid a prediction for heavy rainfall in the region. Apart from this, Cuddalore District collector Arun Thamburaj has also declared holiday for educational institutions including professional colleges in Cuddalore on November 14.
The MET office said that Triggered by an upper air cyclonic circulation, a low pressure area is likely to form in the south east Bay of Bengal. The Meteorological Department has warned of squally weather with wind speeds reaching up to 55 kmph, heightening concerns about safety. The coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are expected to experience rainfall between 115.6 to 204.4 mm.
IMD wrote on social media X, “Orange Alert! The coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are expected to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on November 13th and 14th. Stay safe, stay informed!”. The North East Monsoon is crucial for Tamil Nadu to fulfil its drinking water and irrigation needs. Till last week, the state had received 17% less than normal rainfall.
