Chennai Rains Disrupt Normal Life: School Closed In Puducherry, Other Districts Till Dec 4

Persistent rainfall has disrupted daily life in various parts of Tamil Nadu, leading to waterlogging and significant disruptions, including traffic congestion. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Chennai and neighboring districts on December 2 and 3. Reports indicate that schools in Puducherry and Karaikal districts will remain closed on December 4, 2023, owing to an impending cyclone warning.

Notably, this holiday applies solely to schools in these districts, and there's no update regarding closures in other regions of Tamil Nadu due to the heavy downpour. Meanwhile, as Cyclone Michaung develops over the Bay of Bengal, temperatures are expected to rise again in Mumbai, its suburbs, and various southern states.

In response to the situation, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 18 teams to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry, with an additional 10 teams on standby. Cyclone Michaung is forecasted to progress west-northwestward, intensifying into a depression by December 2 and evolving into a cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal by December 3. Warnings have been issued by the IMD to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Further updates on school closures due to the cyclone or heavy rainfall will be provided as information becomes available. For inquiries regarding school holidays, individuals are advised to reach out to the respective school administration.

Moreover, in related news, several examinations for the second-year and third-semester of the MCA programme, scheduled by Madras University for this week, have been postponed. The revised dates for these exams will be communicated later. Additionally, the practical examination for MCA has been postponed until further notice. Heavy rainfall has been reported across several districts of Tamil Nadu due to the intensified Northeast Monsoon.