Schools in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi districts are closed today, October 16 . This decision stems from heavy rainfall affecting these regions. District collectors issued the immediate closure orders for student safety.
Rainfall Alerts Across Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for very heavy rainfall in four districts. This alert signifies a high potential for severe weather. Additional districts also face forecasts of heavy precipitation.
District-Specific Closures
The Tirunelveli District Collector announced the school holiday for today, October 16. This followed three consecutive days of heavy rainfall in the district. Similarly, the Thoothukudi District Collector and the Tenkasi District Collector declared school closures in their respective districts due to ongoing heavy rains.
Affected Districts and Rainfall Forecast
The following table outlines the districts and their current rainfall alert or expectation status as of October 16, along with school holiday announcements:
| District | Rainfall Status (Oct 16 Forecast) | School Holiday Status (Oct 16) |
|---|---|---|
| Theni | Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall) | No official holiday announced |
| Tenkasi | Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall) | Schools Closed Today |
| Tirunelveli | Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall) | Schools Closed Today |
| Ramanathapuram | Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall) | No official holiday announced |
| Kanyakumari | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Thoothukudi | Heavy Rainfall Expected | Schools Closed Today |
| Virudhunagar | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Madurai | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Sivaganga | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Dindigul | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Tiruppur | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Coimbatore | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| The Nilgiris | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Erode | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Kallakurichi | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Viluppuram | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Chengaltattu | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Kanchipuram | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Chennai | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Tiruvallur | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Cuddalore | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Mayiladuthurai | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Nagapattinam | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Tiruvarur | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Thanjavur | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
| Pudukottai | Heavy Rainfall Expected | No official holiday announced |
Guidance for Students and Parents
Students and parents must contact their respective school authorities directly. This contact provides essential updates regarding school reopening schedules. Officials urge continued vigilance and strict adherence to all local weather advisories and safety guidelines issued by district administrations.