Holidays Announced in Schools of TN, Karnataka and AP Due to Heavy Rainfall

 

School Holidays Due to Heavy Rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh

Due to heavy rainfall in parts of India, states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have declared school holidays today, October 16, 2024. The heavy downpour over the last few days has led to adverse weather conditions in these regions, prompting authorities to take safety measures.

Weather Alerts and Impacted Areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts in several states due to the bad weather conditions. In Tamil Nadu, districts like Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet are experiencing severe rainfall and damage. A red alert has been issued for these areas, and citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.

Tamil Nadu School and College Holidays

The government of Tamil Nadu has announced holidays in schools and colleges across several districts, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet. The announcement for school holidays in Chennai was made on October 15, 2024, while other districts declared holidays today, October 16, 2024. The Chief Minister has also instructed IT firms to allow employees to work from home until October 18, 2024. Schools will remain closed until further orders from the government, depending on weather conditions.

Karnataka School Closures

Karnataka is also facing challenges from heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued an orange alert in many parts of the state. Schools and institutions have been declared closed by the Urban District Commissioner due to the ongoing downpour and severe weather conditions on October 16, 2024.

School Holidays in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, holidays have been declared in schools until October 17, 2024 due to heavy rainfall in regions like Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, and Prakasham. Schools, universities, and other educational institutions will remain closed until tomorrow, with the IMD predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.

Puducherry School Closures

Schools in Puducherry have also been closed today, October 16, 2024, as a precautionary measure against the prevailing weather conditions. The authorities have announced that schools will remain shut until the weather improves.

With the current weather conditions in mind, residents in the affected areas are urged to remain cautious and follow local government advisories. Stay safe and keep updated with the latest weather reports.