School Holiday Due to Rain 22 October 2025: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, as a low-pressure system is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal between October 21 and 24, 2025. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Chennai are under orange alert tomorrow, October 22, 2025. In Chennai, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with moderate to heavy rain and possible thunderstorms in several areas. Officials have suggested that citizens stay safe indoors, and the TN government will most likely declare a holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow, October 22, 2025. However, the official announcement is awaited.
Likewise, IMD on Monday (October 20, 2025) said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours, which could bring light to moderate rain in parts of Odisha over the next three days. According to the IMD, the system may intensify into a depression over the central Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours, leading to continuous rainfall between October 22 and 26, 2025. The Government of Odisha will most likely declare a holiday for schools and colleges. However, the official statement is awaited. Get more details here on School Holiday Due to Rain 22 October 2025.
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School Holiday Due to Rain 22 October 2025: Important Highlights
The important details related to the School Holiday Due to Rain on October 22, 2025, are given below.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday Due to Rain (Latest Update)
- Latest Update: Holiday Declared in Chennai, Cuddalore, Puducherry and Karikal schools will remain closed on 22nd October 2025
- Latest Update: Heavy rain battered Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, with the IMD forecasting more intense showers in isolated areas over the next 48 hours. A total of 25 districts are on alert.
- Latest Update: On Sunday, Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewed the rain preparedness with district collectors of areas expecting heavy rainfall. The Chief Minister said the state machinery is fully prepared to tackle any eventuality, with the State Disaster Response Force and local bodies on high alert.
- Latest Update: Between Wednesday and Thursday, northern districts including Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Vellore are likely to experience very heavy rainfall.
- Latest Update: Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai, with heavy rain forecast in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, and Tirupattur on orange alert on October 22, 2025.
- Latest Update: TNSMART predicts rainfall of 170 mm in Thangachimadam and 143 mm in Mandapam (Ramanathapuram) on Tuesday. Other areas recorded minimal rainfall, such as Virudhunagar’s Watrap (0.2 mm) and Ice House, Chennai (0.3 mm).
- For October 22, 2025, extremely heavy rainfall is predicted in Mayiladuthurai, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu, while heavy rainfall is expected in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Ariyalur, Thiruvarur, and Karaikal.
- Heavy rain lashed Chennai and Tamil Nadu today, October 21, 2025, affecting several districts. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected canal renovation works for flood prevention.
- Farmers in Tirunelveli report paddy crop losses due to relentless rainfall.
- Heavy Rain Expected in Chennai and Flood Alert in Madurai.
- As of October 21, 2025, Tamil Nadu is receiving heavy rainfall, with Tuticorin being one of the worst-hit cities.
- Tuticorin received over 8 cm of rain overnight, resulting in blockage of waterways and a flood-like situation.
- Nilgiris, Erode, Theni, Virudhunagar, and Tirunelveli also witnessed heavy rain as the northeast monsoon intensified across the southern state.
- Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore districts, along with Puducherry and Karaikal, are under orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain.
- Enhanced rainfall activity is likely over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during the next four days.
Kerala School Holiday Due to Rain (Latest Update)
- On October 22, 2025, a Red Alert is in place for Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram due to the likelihood of extremely heavy rain. This alert indicates rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within a day, potentially causing floods and landslides. Residents should stay informed through official channels and take necessary precautions.
- IMD issues Red Alert for Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram on Oct 22 due to extremely heavy rainfall. Orange Alerts for other districts.
- The districts under Red Alert on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, are: Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram.
- Orange Alert has also been issued for the following districts on Wednesday: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad.
- On Thursday (October 23), the IMD has issued Orange Alerts for Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
- widespread rainfall activity with heavy (7-11 cm in 24 hours) to very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm in 24 hours) is very likely at one or two places in Kerala between October 22 and 24. Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places on October 21, 25, and 26, and over Lakshadweep between October 20 and 22.
Odisha School Holiday Due to Rain (Latest Update)
- The IMD regional centre in Bhubaneswar has forecast light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, for both coastal and interior regions of Odisha.
- Districts such as Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi, and Rayagada are expected to witness significant rainfall activity over the next two days.
- Wind speeds are likely to reach 30–40 kmph, and occasional lightning strikes may occur in isolated areas.
- While heavy showers and localized strong winds are likely, the IMD has clarified that there is no immediate cyclone threat.
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