Authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges in several regions, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur, in anticipation of heavy rains
Updated – November 27, 2024 08:17 am IST
Representational imae of a waterlogged street in Chennai | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan
Amid the prediction of rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (November 27, 2024), authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges in several regions, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, in anticipation of heavy rains.
Holiday was declared in Tiruchi, Pudukottai and Ariyalur as well.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) said that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has now intensified into a deep depression and that it is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.
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November 27, 2024 08:17
Madras University postpones exams
The University of Madras has postponed exams scheduled for today.
“Due to heavy rain in Thiruvallur district, holiday had been declared to schools and colleges hence the University examinations scheduled to be conducted today (27/11/2024) has been postponed. The revised date will be informed later,” said the controller of examinations.
Exams scheduled for polytechnic colleges have been postponed as well, according to the Directorate of Technical Education.
-R. Sujatha
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November 27, 2024 08:11
Nagapattinam receives heaviest rainfall
Nagapattinam received the heaviest rainfall of 16.4 cm till 5.30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Many other places, including Karaikal, Cuddalore (9cm each) and Ennore in Chennai (8 cm) recorded heavy rains.
The Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai has forecast moderate rains to continue in 15 districts, including Chennai, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore and Tiruvarur till 10 a.m.
-K. Lakshmi
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November 27, 2024 08:08
Chennai records 60mm rain in 24 hours
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November 27, 2024 07:38
Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Ariyalur, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga district collectors announce holiday for institutions
Tiruchi – Collector M. Pradeep Kumar declares holiday for schools and colleges in the district today due to rain
Pudukottai – Holiday declared for schools only in district
Ariyalur – Collector P. Rathinasamy declares holiday for schools in the district due to rain
Ramanathapuram – Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon declares holiday for schools and colleges in the district on Wednesday following incessant rain.
Sivaganga – Holiday declared for only schools in the district on Wednesday by Collector Asha Ajith due to continuous rain.
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November 27, 2024 07:33
Holiday for schools in Chennai and neighbouring districts
While the Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Tiruvallur Collectors have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the districts on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) in view of heavy rains, the Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram Collectors have declared a holiday for schools alone in the districts.
Tamil Nadu rains: Holiday for schools in Chennai and neighbouring districts
Tamil Nadu rain: RMC Chennai predicts cyclonic storm, leading to exam postponements and school closures in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Published – November 27, 2024 07:33 am IST
