Tamil Nadu School Holiday Update 17 October 2025; List of possible districts for schools leave due to heavy rain
Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu forces school closures in Nellai, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi on October 16, 2025. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected in several districts of the state on October 17, 2025.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday Update, 17 October 2025: Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall, resulting in school holidays in several districts. On October 16, 2025, schools in Nellai, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi have been closed due to adverse weather conditions. The District Collector's office issued the directives to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to the weather forecast, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal areas are expected to experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning on October 17, 2025. Heavy rain is predicted to occur at isolated places in several districts, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, and more.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday Update 17 October 2025; Possible districts with heavy rains
The table below depicts the districts affected by heavy rainfall along with the weather forecast, which may result in school holiday in the state on October 17, 2025.
Districts | Weather Forecast |
Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai | Heavy rain at isolated places |
Puducherry & Karaikal | Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms & lightning |
Nellai, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi | School holidays announced on October 16, 2025 due to heavy rain |
Fishermen have been warned of squally weather with wind speeds reaching 35-45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, along and off the Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar, and Comorin area. Similar warnings have been issued for Kerala coasts and adjoining sea areas, Lakshadweep, and the Maldives. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and parents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecast and follow instructions from local authorities to ensure safety.
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