- By Ritesh Kumar
- Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chennai School Holiday: The Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow, December 6 in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet districts. Due to cyclone Michaung's heavy rainfall, schools and universities were closed on Monday and Tuesday as well.
As strong cyclonic storm Michaung loomed over the north coastal parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, Chennai city and surrounding districts were hit hard by constant rains. Cyclone Michuang-led rains, landslides, and other meteorological calamities have officially claimed seven lives.
Andhra Pradesh is also on high alert, along with Tamil Nadu, since weather forecasters have cautioned that Cyclone Michaung's storm is anticipated to landfall in the state today, December 5.
Many parts of Chennai and the districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur have been submerged, in spite of the government machinery being deployed to clear the stagnant water and floodwaters. Cyclonic storm Michaung is expected to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh tomorrow, bringing in heavy rainfall in Chennai and Puducherry.
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Moreover, all the primary, upper primary, high schools, and Anganwadi centres in Odisha will remain shut on December 6 due to probable heavy rainfall.
The meteorological department stated that heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in the four districts today. As of 8.30 am today, Perungudi in Chennai had received 29 cm of rain, Avadi in Tiruvallur district had recorded 28 cm of rain, and Mamallapuram in Chengalpet had recorded 22 cm.