The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and nearby districts on Thursday due to heavy rains that began on Wednesday night. District Collectors of Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Cuddalore, and Pudukkottai have also announced holidays in schools there.

Heavy rains batter Chennai, Tamil Nadu govt shuts schools in several districts

Considering the extremely heavy rainfall predicted over Chennai and its three adjoining districts on Wednesday (Oct 16), the Tamil Nadu Government has requested that 13 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams be on standby for deployment.

Chennai rains: 13 NDRF teams on standby; WFH advised for this week

In light of the heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted over Chennai and its three adjoining districts for Tuesday, 15 October, the Tamil Nadu Government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in these districts.

Chennai rain alert: Holidays for schools and colleges, WFH advised for this week

Chennai rains: Several districts in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu were battered by the after-effects of Cyclone Michaung on Monday (Dec 18), with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting further rainfalls over the next 2-3 days.

Chennai rains: Three dead, 800 stranded on railway station; IMD predicts more rainfall

Rains continued in several parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry on Sunday, inundating many areas, while several roads and subways were flooded. Inconveniencing people and affecting their routine.

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; relief operations underway

Carrying an unconscious, visibly-weak man on her shoulder, T, Rajeswari, a Lady Police inspector, hurriedly instructed the accompanying cops to ensure that he gets medical attention.

'Rush, save his life at any cost': Lady cop lifts unconscious man, takes him to safety, amid Chennai rains

A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has forecast widespread rainfall for at least the next three days in the state.

Heavy rainfall expected next 3 days in Tamil Nadu: IMD

Chennai and its surrounding districts were hit by severe rain recently

Kamal Haasan won't celebrate birthday today, will visit rain-hit areas in Chennai

The illegal encroachment over the water bodies is one of the major causes for diminishing waterways in Chennai that leads to flooding like situation

The man-made disaster in Chennai

Modi was speaking in Chennai where he was attending the platinum jubilee celebrations of a vernacular daily

Modi on media: Freedom to write does not include freedom to be factually incorrect

Modi will visit the city today to attend the platinum jubilee function of a vernacular daily.

PM Modi to visit Chennai today, will meet Karunanidhi

The schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts have been shut down since Tuesday and will continue to remain closed

IMD predicts more rainfall in Chennai, schools to remain closed

North-East monsoon has been active in Tamil Nadu, with Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts receiving torrential rains since last week.

Over 600 medical teams to help rain victims: Tamil Nadu CM

A state minister assured that they have worked out Rs 600 crore master plan to drain out the water?

Watch: Indian Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rains in Chennai in next 24 hours

The meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall for 2-3 days

Chennai rain: Death toll at 14

Schools and colleges will remain shut in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts

Torrential overnight rains bring Chennai, neighbouring districts to halt

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