Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23
Heavy rainfall from the northeast monsoon has forced school closures across several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an Orange Alert as moderate to heavy rains are expected to continue through October 26.
Why it matters
The weather event highlights the impact of seasonal monsoons on public infrastructure and daily life in Southern India.
Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23 left School students are back home after a declared holiday due to rain in Vellore on October 23, 2026. C. Venkatachalapathy C. Venkatachalapathy https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/r6bjxh/article71614794.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9712_23_10_2026_9_32_53_4__DSC1755.JPG VENKATACHALAPATHY_C VELLORE, TAMIL NADU: 23/10/2026: School students back to home after declared holiday due to rain in vellore on Friday. Photo: C.
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