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Monsoon Mayhem Shuts Down Schools Across Tamil Nadu
21 Oct
Summary
- Chennai district collector declares school holiday due to heavy rain
- Chengalpet and Cuddalore districts also close schools and colleges
- Schools were scheduled to reopen after Diwali break
On October 21, 2025, heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu has led to the closure of schools across multiple districts. The Chennai district collector, Rashmi Siddharth Zagade, has declared a holiday for schools in the region due to the inclement weather. Similarly, the collectors of Chengalpet and Cuddalore districts have also announced that schools and colleges will remain shut on Wednesday.
Schools and colleges in the state were originally scheduled to reopen on October 21st after the Diwali holidays. However, the unexpected heavy rain that hit the region on October 20th has forced authorities to postpone the reopening. Meteorologists have predicted that the heavy rainfall is likely to continue on October 21st as well, due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
The sudden school closures have disrupted the academic calendar and inconvenienced students and parents alike. Nonetheless, the authorities have prioritized the safety of the students and decided to err on the side of caution by declaring a holiday for the day.
