Cyclone Mandous: In view of heavy rains and poor weather conditions due to Cyclone Mandous, the schools will remain closed in Chennai, other districts of Tamil Nadu. As per reports, 23 districts have announced holiday for schools and colleges, the schools will be closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Salem, Namakkal, Tirupattur, Kallakurichi, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruchy, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Tiruvallur. ALSO READ | CBSE Board Releases Guidelines On Class 10, 12 Practical Exams 2023 For Students, Schools
As per the IMD prediction, due to the cyclone, heavy rainfall can be expected in Chennai, other parts of the state on December 9. The IMD issued a red alert for districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpatta and Villupuram. "Heavy to very heavy rain at a few places with extremely heavy falls at one or two places is likely to occur over Kancheepuram, Chengalpatta and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry," it stated.
— Tamilnadu Weather-IMD (@ChennaiRmc) December 9, 2022
Chennai will witness very heavy rain along with districts of Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Thiruvannamalai. Due to the cyclone, heavy rainfall can be expected in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till Saturday, December 10.
