The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported severe air pollution exacerbating the situation in the capital, where air quality has reached hazardous levels.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has expected significant rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu this week as a result of a meteorological system over the Bay of Bengal.

It continued raining in Chennai the entire night. Adyar, Meenambakkam, and Nandanam received 6 cm overnight. Wednesday was expected to be isolated heavy rainfall in a few places with conditions likely to ease out on Thursday. In view of this precautionary measure, schools were shut down in Perambalur, Ariyalur and Cuddalore districts.

Chennai also saw heavy rainfall overnight with areas such as Adyar, Meenambakkam, and Nandanam receiving 6cm of rain. However, schools and colleges in the city will remain functional on Wednesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, schools were shut in Perambalur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai districts due to the heavy rainfall.

Chennai is expected to have a maximum temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature likely ranging between 24 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Chennai and nearby districts are set to receive heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. IMD has issued yellow alerts as rain is expected to intensify across Tamil Nadu through November 15.

Due to the heavy rain forecast, schools in Chennai will remain closed today: November 12, 2024. Students must utilise this time to do self-study at home. Meanwhile, a downpour is expected in many areas including Chennai,

Tamil Nadu Chennai Rains, IMD Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: The IMD alerts are set for 12 districts on Tuesday, 17 districts on Wednesday (Nov 13) and 27 districts on (Nov 14), and 25 districts on Friday (Nov 15).

In response to heavy rains that began on Monday night, Chennai District Collector announced a rain holiday for schools in the city on Tuesday. Initially, authorities had indicated that schools would operate as usual;

The India Meteorological Department’s warnings span across coastal regions and deep into Tamil Nadu’s interior. A yellow alert is in place, with heavy rains spreading through the week across 17 districts by mid-November.

Schools in the Tamil Nadu capital will remain closed on November 12 in view of the heavy rain forecast, as per ANI.