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Heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has led to school and college closures. A yellow alert has been issued for several southern districts of Tamil Nadu due to the continued rainfall. The rainfall is expected to revive the Northeast monsoon and boost the state’s seasonal rainfall, which is currently below average. A second low-pressure area is expected to bring more intense rainfall later in the week, with a yellow alert in place for coastal districts.

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Schools and Colleges Closed as Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Chennai, November 18, 2025 – Widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has prompted authorities to close schools and colleges today. Cuddalore and Villupuram districts in Tamil Nadu have declared a holiday for schools due to heavy rainfall. Similarly, all educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal are closed due to the forecast of continued heavy rains.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for eight southern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, and Theni, indicating the likelihood of continued moderate to heavy rainfall.

The current weather system, a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka, has already brought light to moderate rainfall to several parts of the Cauvery delta. The rains are expected to revitalize the Northeast monsoon, which has been lagging, with the state’s seasonal rainfall currently 9% below average. Rainfall activity is expected to shift to south Tamil Nadu today.

A second low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal later this week, bringing the potential for even more intense rainfall. The weather department anticipates that this second system could intensify by November 24. A yellow alert has been issued for coastal districts between November 21 and 23 in anticipation of this second weather system.

While the current system has a low probability of intensification, the RMC is closely monitoring the development of the second low-pressure area and urging residents in affected areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions. The heavy rainfall is expected to be restricted to Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore districts on November 19 and 20.

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