Several districts in Tamil Nadu face a potential school holiday on October 17, 2025 , following a heavy rainfall forecast from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts, predicting intensified rainfall across the state until October 19, 2025 .
As of now, no official government announcement confirms school closures for October 17 . District collectors retain the authority to declare holidays based on local weather conditions.
Prior Holiday Declarations
District collectors previously declared school holidays for October 16, 2025 , in Tenkasi, Nellai (Tirunelveli), and Thoothukudi. These closures occurred amid IMD alerts, prompting authorities to advise residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions.
IMD Rainfall Forecast for October 17
The IMD Chennai office forecasts light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across most districts on October 17, 2025 . This weather pattern aligns with the withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon and the activation of the Northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu.
Orange Alert Districts
The IMD has issued an orange alert for several southern districts, indicating a high likelihood of very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong surface winds. These districts include:
- Kanyakumari
- Thoothukudi
- Ramanathapuram
- Shivagangai
- Virudhunagar
- Madurai
Within these orange alert districts, gusty winds are expected to reach speeds of 30-40 km/h.
Yellow Alert Districts
A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining districts across Tamil Nadu. Districts under this alert may experience heavy rainfall, strong surface winds, and thunderstorms. These areas include:
- Coimbatore
- Nilgiris
- Erode
- Thiruppur
- Dindigul
- Pudukkottai
- Thanjavur
- Nagapattinam
- Thiruvarur
- Tenkasi
- Thirunelveli
Reports also indicate instances of waterlogging in certain areas of Tirunelveli district.
Guidance for Students and Parents
Parents and students must await official announcements from their respective district collectors regarding any school closures on October 17, 2025 . Until such declarations are made, schools are presumed to be open.
For the most current information on school holidays, authorities advise checking official school websites and reputable local news channels.