Schools and colleges will remain closed on Friday, November 11, in six districts in Tamil Nadu due to a heavy rain alert. In view of the rainfall forecast by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a one-day holiday has been declared in all schools and colleges located in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Vellore and Ranipet districts of Tamil Nadu state tomorrow.
Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast in Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts on November 11. IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Delta districts as the low-pressure area persists over the South-West Bay of Bengal off the coast of Sri Lanka.
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in the state over the next few days. All classes in schools and colleges and the educational boards -- state government or private located in these districts have been ordered to remain closed on November 11.
Earlier on November 2, several districts of Tamil Nadu announced holidays for all schools and colleges due to heavy rainfall. Districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Delta districts ordered the closure of schools. The IMD has forecast 35 to 75 per cent more rains this season in Tamil Nadu.