Chennai Weather Alert: Holiday declared amid RED alert; Check forecast HERE

Heavy Rainfall

The deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move north-northwestwards along the Sri Lankan coast. It is then expected to move further north-northwestwards and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on the 30th morning as a deep depression, according to the Chennai Meteorological Center. Wind speeds are expected to reach 50-60 kmph, gusting to 70 kmph

Red Alert for 6 Districts

While the deep depression was expected to intensify into a cyclone, it is now predicted to cross the coast as a depression. Due to this, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Ariyalur, and Thanjavur districts. Heavy rain is also likely in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts

Depression Crossing the Coast

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam districts, and Karaikal on November 30th. Heavy rain is likely in Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, and Karur districts

School and College Holidays

Widespread rain is occurring due to the depression. Chennai is experiencing windy and rainy conditions. As a precautionary measure, schools and colleges have been declared holiday. Schools in Puducherry and Karaikal are closed today and tomorrow. Schools and colleges in Cuddalore and Villupuram are closed today

School Holidays

The district collectors of Chennai and Chengalpattu have declared a holiday for schools. However, schools and colleges in Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will function as usual