Heavy rain likely in 22 TN districts on November 13; five districts declare holiday for schools, colleges

CHENNAI: With the weather department predicting heavy, widespread rains, the district administrations of Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal declared a holiday for schools and colleges on November 13 (Wednesday), while schools alone in Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Cuddalore districts will remain closed on the day.

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, issued a forecast stating that as many as 22 districts are likely to receive intense showers till 10 am on Friday.

The districts include Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Tiruchy, Vellore, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Ranipet, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam, said a Daily Thanthi report.

The low-pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal is weakening today, the weather department said, adding that Tamil Nadu will receive rains in the next four days.