- By Ritesh Kumar
- Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Anna University Semester Exams Postponed: Anna University has postponed semester exams in four districts, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tuticorin due to the bad weather. Also, the Nagercoil distance education exams have been postponed. The updated timetable will be released soon.
Meanwhile, due to excessive rainfall, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to close schools, colleges, and private institutions today, December 18, 2023, in the districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi.
#WATCH | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Railway subway waterlogged in Kovilpatti as heavy rainfall continues in the area
— ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2023
Thoothukudi District Collector declared a holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow, December 18, due to heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/cP6FA6hPPA
According to the media reports, as many as 40 lakes in the Kovilpatti area have reached their full capacity and can overflow, causing flood-like conditions in the neighboring regions. According to IMD, heavy downpour is expected over Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, and Tirunelveli. Thoothukudi is experiencing severe waterlogging as a result of the downpour. Heavy showers continued to batter the Thoothukudi district on Sunday night.
Heavy rain is predicted for today in regions of the districts of Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari, according to IMD.
The weather department predicts thunderstorms and lightning in regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 19, and heavy showers over Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Ramanathapuram districts. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, the weather department has warned fishermen from Nagapattinam district not to venture into the sea.