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Tamil Nadu Rain: Schools Closed in Chennai and Four Other Districts on October 21
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What Happened?
Due to heavy rainfall, schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet will remain closed on October 21, 2026. Further rain is expected.
Key points
- Schools in Chennai and four other districts are closed due to heavy rain.
- Meenambakkam recorded 12 cm of rain, while Nungambakkam received 11 cm.
- Orange alerts have been issued for parts of southern Tamil Nadu.
- Rainfall is expected to continue until October 26, 2026.
- Heavy rainfall of up to 20 cm is forecast for October 21 and 22.
Key insights
- Continued rainfall could disrupt daily life and transportation in the affected areas.
- The weather system may lead to further weather warnings in the coming days.
- Residents are advised to stay updated on local weather conditions.
Why it matters
The school closures affect students and families in the impacted districts.
Entities
Tamil Nadu· StateChennai· CityTiruvallur· DistrictKancheepuram· DistrictChengalpattu· DistrictRanipet· District
Source
Times of India
