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Tamil Nadu Braces for More Rain; Schools Closed in Several Districts
Chennai, India – Due to a low-pressure area over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are experiencing widespread rainfall today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light to moderate thunderstorms across most areas.
Heavy rainfall is expected in isolated locations across Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, and Theni districts. Chennai and its suburbs will see partly cloudy skies with a chance of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in some areas.
As predicted, light rain has already begun in some districts of Tamil Nadu and in Chennai.
In response to the heavy downpour, District Collectors in Cuddalore and Villupuram have declared a holiday today for schools only. District Collector Cibi Aadhithyaa Senthilkumar announced the holiday for Cuddalore, while District Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman made the announcement for Villupuram.
Furthermore, all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal will remain closed today due to the weather conditions. Authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions.
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