Tomorrow School Holiday (2 December) LIVE: Check States And City-Wise School Closure Updates Due To Severe AQI, Cyclone 'Ditwah' And Heavy Rainfall

All private and government-aided schools across all four regions may be declared closed tomorrow as a precaution against heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah.

No, schools in Delhi are expected to remain open on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This is a normal working day according to the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) academic calendar. 

Private weather bloggers and monitoring agencies predicted rain in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Ranipet districts as the cyclone moved closer to the coast. The system is moving slowly at 5 kmph and is expected to continue a near-northward path parallel to the coastline, bringing persistent showers to the region.

Authorities emphasised that the closure of schools and colleges is a precautionary measure to ensure safety amid ongoing and forecasted rainfall. Further updates will depend on MET office advisories as Cyclone Ditwah continues its movement along the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast.

Following Chennai, schools and colleges in Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur districts have also been declared holiday tomorrow (Dec. 2). As heavy rain has been falling since this morning, the district administrations have issued an announcement. Furthermore, a holiday has been declared in Kanchipuram as the rain continues. Furthermore, a holiday is likely to be declared in many districts as the rain continues. The respective district administrations are expected to announce this soon.

Accordingly, due to the heavy rain warning due to the Titva cyclone, schools and colleges in the Chennai district will be given a holiday for only one day tomorrow (02.12.2025), said Chennai District Magistrate Rashmi Siddharth Jagade.

Similarly, as a heavy rain warning has been issued for Tiruvallur district tomorrow (2.12.2025), Tiruvallur District Collector Pratap has issued a holiday notice for schools and colleges.

Due to rain, the Chennai District Administration (CDA) has announced a holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow (02.12.2025).

Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry: There is a high likelihood of holidays in districts such as Nellore, Annamayya, and Tirupati due to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah. Authorities have already announced closures in some of these areas.

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain is expected in coastal and southern districts, and local authorities may announce last-minute holidays tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Most Other Regions in India: Schools are expected to be open, as there are no national holidays or widespread weather warnings currently announced for December 2, 2025.

A Red Alert has been issued for Prakasam and Nellore districts. Keeping safety in mind, the government has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges today in:

1. Nellore

2. Kadapa

3. Annamayya

In the Bapatla district, Chirala beach has been closed to the public, and police security has been strengthened along the coast.

Apart from winter vacation, here are the fixed public and regional holidays scheduled for December 2025:

1. 7 December (Sunday) Weekly holiday

2. 14 December (Sunday) Weekly holiday

3. 19 December Goa Liberation Day (Goa)

4. 24 December Christmas Eve (Meghalaya, Mizoram)

5. 25 December Christmas (national holiday)

6. 26 December Boxing Day (Mizoram, Telangana)

7. 27 December Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh)

Monday (Dec 1): A passing shower or two in the morning; otherwise cloudy. Max temperature will be around 26 °C, min around 22 °C.

Tuesday (Dec 2): Cloudy through the day with a couple of light showers. Max temperature will be around 27 °C, min around 23 °C.

Wednesday (Dec 3): A brief morning shower possible; mostly cloudy and humid. Max temperature will be around 28 °C, min around 23 °C.

Thursday (Dec 4): Light rain likely early in the day; cloudy and humid afterward. Max temperature will be around 28 °C, min around 23 °C.

Friday (Dec 5): Cloudy and humid with morning thunderstorms and afternoon showers. Max temperature will be around 29 °C, min around 23 °C.

Saturday (Dec 6): Mostly cloudy with chances of rain and a morning thunderstorm. Max temperature will be around 29 °C, min around 23 °C.

Sunday (Dec 7): A passing morning shower; later, clouds with some sunshine. Max temperature will be around 29 °C, min around 21 °C.

As of the most recent updates (December 1, 2025, in the afternoon), no official statewide announcement has been made regarding school closures in Andhra Pradesh for Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

However, the decision to declare a holiday often rests with the local district administration, and closures may be announced in specific areas based on local weather conditions due to the continued influence of Cyclone 'Ditwah'

As of late Monday, December 1, 2025, there is no official, statewide school holiday announcement for Tamil Nadu for Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Decisions regarding school closures for December 2 will likely be made by individual district administrations based on local weather conditions, rainfall intensity, and waterlogging.

While Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a deep depression, the weather system continues to bring heavy rainfall to certain areas

As of Monday, December 1, 2025, there are no widespread, nationwide school closures announced for December 2, 2025. Individual school closures for specific regions may be announced by local authorities due to weather, regional events, or local elections.

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-Regional Weather Schools in areas experiencing extreme weather, such as heavy rainfall, snowfall, or cold waves, may declare a holiday for student safety.

-Winter Break Schools in northern India (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir) have scheduled winter breaks, but these generally start later in December (around December 20-23).

-Voting/Elections in some states ( Like Maharashtra), schools might close to facilitate voting processes if the buildings are used as polling stations or to allow employees to vote.

Note: Parents and students should check official announcements from their specific school administration or local district education department for the most accurate and up-to-date information

Schools in Puducherry were declared closed on 1 December due to heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Ditwah.

However,  school closures for 2 December, there is no statewide official order yet for the holiday in Puducherry — it depends on evolving weather and local administration decisions

Puducherry has declared today, December 1, a holiday for all schools as a precautionary measure due to the likelihood of heavy rainfall. Home and Education Minister A. Namassivayam announced that private and government-aided schools across all four regions of the Union Territory will stay closed. He added that the administration is actively monitoring rainfall conditions and has taken necessary steps to ensure public safety.

Andhra Pradesh: Schools are closed in Tirupati, Nellore, and Annamayya districts.

Tamil Nadu: Schools are closed in Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur districts. A red alert has been issued for many districts, increasing the likelihood of further closures.

Puducherry: Schools are closed on December 1, 2025.

Delhi: Schools will remain open, with students up to Class 5 resuming full offline attendance.

In view of heavy rains and heavy waterlogging, all educational institutions (government and private) have been closed in Chennai, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur districts Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on December 1.

In Delhi, schools will remain open. Students up to Class 5 will resume full offline attendance from December 1, with hybrid learning temporarily discontinued. Despite rising air pollution, there has been no holiday announcement for schools in the National Capital Region yet.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed several districts along the Tamil Nadu coast on an orange alert until 4:00 a.m. on Monday. These districts include Chennai, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Ranipettai and Thiruvallur.

The IMD has issued a red alert for many districts, which increases the chance of a school holiday on December 1, 2025.

As of now, no official announcement has been made for school holidays in Chennai or Tamil Nadu on December 1, 2025, due to Cyclone Ditwah. However, heavy rain is expected, so closures are likely in affected districts. Check with your school or district authorities for updates.

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Rainfall is expected over the next 2–3 days along the extreme north Tamil Nadu coast, especially Tiruvallur and Chennai. As the system weakens, showers may intensify from tonight, according to weather models forecasting the next 72 hours.

Parents and students should stay in close contact with school administrations, as any holiday announcement will depend on evolving rain and cyclone conditions.

Due to heavy rain warnings, all schools in Puducherry are closed today (Dec 01). An official announcement states that government and private schools in all four regions, Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, will remain shut.

Tirupati district – All schools and educational institutions will remain closed.

Nellore district – Collector Mogili Venkateswarlu has ordered the closure of all government, private and aided schools, including Anganwadis.

Annamayya district – Schools will remain shut as a precaution.

Parents are advised to stay in touch with school authorities for last-minute notices.

Puducherry schools will remain closed today, December 1. The decision was announced by Home and Education Minister A. Namassivayam, and will be followed by four regions of the union territory.

The minister announced a school holiday as a precautionary measure, considering the heavy rains expected under the influence of Cyclone Ditwah. Further arrangements are being monitored by the administration.

The weakened Cyclone Ditwah, now a deep depression near South Chennai, is expected to remain nearly stationary for the next 48 hours. Moderate rain is likely across Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram, with heavy rain possible in extreme North Chennai.

Parents and students should stay in touch with school administrations, as holiday announcements may be issued depending on rain intensity and safety concerns.

Rainfall is expected over the next 2–3 days along the extreme north Tamil Nadu coast, especially Tiruvallur and Chennai. As the system weakens, showers may intensify from tonight, according to weather models forecasting the next 72 hours.

Parents and students should stay in close contact with school administrations, as any holiday announcement will depend on evolving rain and cyclone conditions.

Tirupati district has declared a holiday for all schools and educational institutions, while Nellore district’s Collector, Mogili Venkateswarlu, has ordered the closure of all government, private, aided schools and Anganwadis. Annamayya district has also shut schools as a precaution. More Andhra Pradesh districts may issue updates based on overnight weather conditions.

Parents are advised to stay connected with school authorities and monitor official announcements for any last-minute changes.

In Puducherry & Karaikal, A holiday has been declared for all government, government-aided, and private schools and colleges due to the potential impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

Winds of 40–45 kmph will continue along the Chennai coast for the next 12 hours, with light rain in some areas, and Cyclone Ditwah is expected to weaken into a depression within the next six hours. However, no school holiday has been announced by local authorities so far.

As of December 1, 5:30 AM, coastal Chennai will see winds of 40–45 kmph and light showers, with the system likely to weaken further into a low-pressure area soon. Parents and students should follow official updates for any changes.

As Cyclone Ditwah moves toward Chennai, schools across the city and several Tamil Nadu districts may remain closed on December 1. However, no official announcement has been issued yet, so students and parents should stay in touch with their school authorities for confirmed updates. The IMD has already placed the region under a red alert.

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in districts including Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Villupuram, Thanjavur and others, along with Puducherry and Karaikal. Strong winds of 60–70 km/h, gusting up to 80 km/h, are likely. The cyclone has already caused severe damage in Sri Lanka, with flooding and landslides.

In Delhi, schools will remain open, and students from Classes 1 to 5 will resume full offline classes from December 1. Despite increasing pollution levels, no holiday has been announced. Parents are advised to ensure children wear N95 masks, limit outdoor exposure, and follow basic precautions for their safety.

Tamil Nadu is on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah is expected to make landfall near the coast on November 30. The IMD has issued a red alert for several districts, raising the likelihood of school holidays on December 1, 2025.

However, authorities have not released any official circular yet, so students and parents should wait for confirmed announcements.

Tirupati district – All schools and educational institutions will remain closed.

Nellore district – Collector Mogili Venkateswarlu has ordered the closure of all government, private and aided schools, including Anganwadis.

Annamayya district – Schools will remain shut as a precaution.

Parents are advised to stay in touch with school authorities for last-minute notices.

Tamil Nadu is on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah is expected to make landfall near the coast on November 30.

The IMD has issued a red alert for many districts, which increases the chance of a school holiday on December 1, 2025.

As of now, no official announcement has been made for school holidays in Chennai or Tamil Nadu on December 1, 2025, due to Cyclone Ditwah. However, heavy rain is expected, so closures are likely in affected districts. Check with your school or district authorities for updates.

The India Meteorological Department has put several districts along the coast of Tamil Nadu on orange alert till 4.00 AM on Monday. These districts include Chennai, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranippettai, and Thiruvallur.

Parents and students should stay alert and follow official announcements in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Some regions have declared holidays, while others may issue last-minute updates, so checking school portals, WhatsApp groups, and local news is essential.

In Delhi, rising pollution levels call for precautions like wearing masks and limiting outdoor exposure. Safety should remain the top priority.

In Delhi, schools will remain open. Students up to Class 5 will resume full offline attendance from December 1, with hybrid learning temporarily discontinued. Despite rising air pollution, there has been no holiday announcement for schools in the National Capital Region yet.

Southern Andhra Pradesh is on alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches. Authorities have declared a school holiday on December 1, 2025, for all institutions in Nellore and Annamayya districts. The order covers government, private, aided schools and Anganwadis, prioritising safety due to expected heavy rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department has no warnings for tomorrow, December 1, 2025, as rainfall has been reduced gradually.

School Holiday Declared in the Puducherry and Karaikal District Due to Heavy Rain on 1st December 2025.