Chennai:
The Tamil Nadu government has declared Thursday a holiday for all educational institutions in Chennai and its adjoining areas which have been receiving heavy rainfall since last night due to a low pressure build-up in the coastal Andhra region.
Schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts will continue to be shut for the second consecutive day on Thursday.
The Jayalalithaa government has also ordered the rescheduling of quarterly examinations of Class 11 and 12.
However, despite the government order, several schools and colleges today directed students to attend classes.
One woman student from a popular women's college in the city said, "We are forced to undergo trouble during these rainy days though the government had declared a holiday."
A law student said, "Law colleges are supposed to follow the government order, but our college has defied. Who will be responsible if there's a building collapse or an electrocution during this time?"
An officer in the Meteorological Department in Chennai told NDTV, "Chennai received 9 centimetres of rain in Nungambakkam and 8 centimetres in Meenambakkam. Rain and/or thunder showers are expected tomorrow in north Tamil Nadu and a few places in the southern districts."
In a statement, Ms Jayalalithaa said her government was fully prepared to tackle the situation.
People in Chennai can alert officials to any damage or floods by dialling 1070 and 1913. Those in other districts should dial 1077.
Schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts will continue to be shut for the second consecutive day on Thursday.
The Jayalalithaa government has also ordered the rescheduling of quarterly examinations of Class 11 and 12.
However, despite the government order, several schools and colleges today directed students to attend classes.
One woman student from a popular women's college in the city said, "We are forced to undergo trouble during these rainy days though the government had declared a holiday."
A law student said, "Law colleges are supposed to follow the government order, but our college has defied. Who will be responsible if there's a building collapse or an electrocution during this time?"
An officer in the Meteorological Department in Chennai told NDTV, "Chennai received 9 centimetres of rain in Nungambakkam and 8 centimetres in Meenambakkam. Rain and/or thunder showers are expected tomorrow in north Tamil Nadu and a few places in the southern districts."
In a statement, Ms Jayalalithaa said her government was fully prepared to tackle the situation.
People in Chennai can alert officials to any damage or floods by dialling 1070 and 1913. Those in other districts should dial 1077.
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