Schools in several districts of Tamil Nadu may remain closed as heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued downpours, thunderstorms, lightning and squally weather over the coming days. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet announced school holidays on Wednesday, October 21, following heavy overnight rain. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu from October 22 to October 25, with heavy rain likely to continue on October 26. Thunderstorms, lightning and squally weather are also expected during the period.
The continuing wet spell comes amid the likelihood of a low-pressure area developing over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Tamil Nadu coast. The weather system could influence rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
