Tamil Nadu School Holiday Today: Heavy rainfall, including heavy rains, continues in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and coastal districts in Tamil Nadu, leaving parents and students once again monitoring weather updates to determine whether schools will remain open on November 19, 2025. An orange alert has been issued for several districts today by India Meteorological Department (IMD), predicting heavy rains, strong winds, and localised flooding.
Holidays Uncertain amid Poor Weather Forecast:
While the weather is expected to ease slightly tomorrow, Monday, officials are still monitoring the rain patch forming over the Bay of Bengal. Moderate rains may continue in several interior and northern districts until the morning of November 19, 2025. This has raised questions among parents about whether authorities will declare another holiday for schools, especially in vulnerable areas where roads are flooded.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday Update: District-Wise Rainfall Alerts for 19 November 2025
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across multiple Tamil Nadu districts on 17 November 2025. Students should follow official government announcements and school websites for confirmed holiday updates and safety instructions.
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District-Wise Alerts Table:
| Districts | Alert Level |
|---|---|
| Thiruvallur | Orange Alert |
| Kancheepuram | Orange Alert |
| Mayiladuthurai | Orange Alert |
| Nagapattinam | Orange Alert |
| Thiruvarur | Orange Alert |
| Thoothukudi | Orange Alert |
Thirunelveli
| Orange Alert
|
| Kanyakumari | Yellow Alert |
| Virudhunagar | Yellow Alert |
| Tenkasi | Yellow Alert |
| Ramanathapuram | Yellow Alert |
| Sivagangai | Yellow Alert |
| Madurai | Yellow Alert |
| Dindigul | Yellow Alert |
| Theni | Yellow Alert |
| Thanjavur | Yellow Alert |
| Coimbatore | Yellow Alert |
| Nilgiris | Yellow Alert |
| Karur | Yellow Alert |
| Ariyalur | Yellow Alert |
| Perambalur | Yellow Alert |
| Villupuram | Yellow Alert |
| Ranipet | Yellow Alert |
| Chennai | Yellow Alert |
| Chengalpattu | Yellow Alert |
| Thiruvannamalai | Yellow Alert |
| Puducherry | Yellow Alert |
| Kallakkurichi | Yellow Alert |
| Cuddalore | Yellow Alert |
Is Tomorrow a Holiday for Schools in Chennai?
Due to rain, schools may remain closed tomorrow, November 19, in several districts of Tamil Nadu. Forecasts indicate heavy to very heavy rainfall in areas like Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, and Karaikal. These areas may receive 100 to 150 mm of rain. Schools are likely to be closed in these districts.
Some districts will experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Kanyakumari, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Karur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Villupuram, Ranipet, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Puducherry, Kallakkurichi, and Cuddalore may receive 50 to 100 mm of rain. Schools may also be closed here depending on weather conditions and local alerts.
A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued in Chennai, with schools likely to be closed. Officials are closely monitoring the rainfall. If the rain intensifies, they may declare a holiday for all schools tonight or early morning.
Parents are advised to keep track of official announcements from the respective district Collectorate and the School Education Department. If conditions worsen overnight, authorities may issue a fresh notification early tomorrow.