Chennai Schools to Stay Shut Today as Heavy Rainfall Persists in Tamil Nadu
- Posted on November 30, 2023
- Natural Disaster
- By Arijit Dutta
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Continuous heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu prompts school closures in Chennai. The IMD issues alerts for more rain, affecting multiple districts. The situation intensifies as heavy showers lead to waterlogging and traffic disruption. NDRF stands by amid the impending cyclone warning.

Tamil
Nadu continues to grapple with relentless heavy rainfall, leading to the
closure of schools in Chennai on Thursday. This prolonged spell of downpours
has significantly disrupted life across the state, especially in the capital
city of Chennai, causing severe waterlogging and widespread traffic congestion.
Wednesday
witnessed unrelenting heavy rainfall throughout the day, escalating in
intensity by evening, amplifying traffic snarls across Chennai. Key areas like
Peerkankaranai and Perungalathur experienced severe waterlogging, exacerbating
the challenging conditions.
The impact of the heavy rains extended beyond Chennai, affecting neighboring districts such as Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram. Consequently, the respective district administrations announced the closure of schools in these areas on Thursday to ensure safety amid the adverse weather conditions.
IMD
Alerts and NDRF Precautions
The
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Chennai and
adjacent districts on December 2 and 3, cautioning about the likelihood of
heavy to very heavy rainfall. This alert has raised concerns and prompted
precautionary measures as the persistent downpours have already disrupted
normal life.
In
response to the IMD's cyclone warning, the National Disaster Response Force
(NDRF) stands on standby in Arakkonam town, prepared to respond to any
emergency situations arising from the inclement weather conditions.
IMD's Weather Forecast
The
IMD's weather forecast predicts moderate thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate
rainfall across various areas in Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions until
Thursday morning. The forecasted regions include Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu,
Kancheepuram, and Cuddalore, among others. This forecast stresses the need for
heightened precautions and preparedness among residents and authorities to
navigate through the ongoing challenging weather conditions.