Schools, Colleges To Remain Shut In Chennai

To be closed in 23 districts of the state…

In view of heavy rains and worst 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 now.

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 TamilNadu and Puducherry," it stated.

Chennai will witness heavy to very heavy rain along with districts of Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Thiruvannamalai.

Due to the cyclone, rainfall can be expected in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till Saturday, December 10.