The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and south Interior Karnataka due to a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal, expected to last until November 16.

Chennai and surrounding districts are under heavy rain alert as a low-pressure system forms over the southwest Bay of Bengal, expected to bring significant rainfall from Nov 12 to Nov 15. With a forecast of 6cm to 12cm rain in isolated areas,

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has expected significant rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu this week as a result of a meteorological system over the Bay of Bengal.

Initially, Chennai officials indicated that schools would operate as usual; however, the decision was reversed within 30 minutes due to the intensity of the rainfall and the forecast for showers.

Due to the heavy rain forecast in Chennai, schools in the city will be closed today, as announced by the district collector.

In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected preparedness of the state.

Due to the heavy rain forecast, schools in Chennai will remain closed today: November 12, 2024. Students must utilise this time to do self-study at home. Meanwhile, a downpour is expected in many areas including Chennai,

Tamil Nadu Chennai Rains, IMD Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: The IMD alerts are set for 12 districts on Tuesday, 17 districts on Wednesday (Nov 13) and 27 districts on (Nov 14), and 25 districts on Friday (Nov 15).

The India Meteorological Department’s warnings span across coastal regions and deep into Tamil Nadu’s interior. A yellow alert is in place, with heavy rains spreading through the week across 17 districts by mid-November.

Schools in the Tamil Nadu capital will remain closed on November 12 in view of the heavy rain forecast, as per ANI.