Tamil Nadu School Holiday 25 November 2025 Due to Rain LIVE Updates

The Chennai Meteorological Department (CMD) has said that light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in the districts of Chengalpattu, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kallakurichi, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Karur, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Ranipet, Salem, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Nilgiris, Tiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram and Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu till 7 pm tonight.

Due to the cyclone, heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Tamil Nadu from November 21st to 26th. Very heavy rainfall is expected today and tomorrow, especially in the southern districts and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai districts. In view of this, schools are also likely to be closed tomorrow, November 25th.

For Tuesday, the RMC has retained the yellow alert for four districts: Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Ramanathapuram.

According to the RMC's daily bulletin, heavy rain is expected at isolated places over: Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Sivaganga and Karaikal region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into Cyclone “Senyar” around November 24, 2025.

Tamil Nadu is expected to receive heavy rainfall from 23 to 25 November, as warned by the IMD. Coastal regions like Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Tuticorin may face intense rain and strong winds. Depending on the weather, local authorities may announce last-minute school holidays for safety. Parents and students are advised to stay updated with district-level alerts.

1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands -extremely heavy rainfall
2. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Rayalaseema -widespread heavy rain
3. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has placed 15 districts in Tamil Nadu on alert.
4. Orange Alert: Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi
5. Yellow Alert: Ramanathapuram, Karaikal and 10 other districts

Officials said schools in Madurai district have been closed on Monday due to incessant rainfall.District Collector Praveen Kumar made the announcement this morning, citing safety concerns and the need to protect students from inconvenience.

A low-pressure area has formed over the Strait of Malacca and adjoining South Andaman Sea. Due to this, schools in Tamil Nadu may announce holiday tomorrow, November 25. Parents and students are advised to keep checking this space to stay alert for updates.

Given the weather forecast, the state government is considering closing schools and colleges in affected areas. However, the state has urged parents and students to stay in touch with their school administrations for updates, as formal holiday orders may be issued based on the weather conditions tonight. Some district-level officials are already monitoring any sudden announcements.

Heavy rains are expected from November 23 to 25, 2025.

The cyclone is named Senyar, meaning “lion.” The United Arab Emirates proposed the name and is next on the list of North Indian Ocean cyclones. The IMD has not yet confirmed whether cyclogenesis will occur.

Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Ariyalur, and Karur are currently affected by heavy rainfall.