Cyclone Senyar Triggers School Closures in Several Tamil Nadu Districts; IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alerts
A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal has intensified, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is likely to strengthen into a depression by November 24 and further into a cyclonic storm—Cyclone Senyar—around November 26. This would be the second post-monsoon cyclone in the Bay of Bengal after Cyclone Montha.
The IMD has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for multiple regions, including:
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala & Mahe
- Lakshadweep
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam
- Rayalaseema
According to IMD, rainfall is expected between November 23 and 28, with Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe likely to experience very heavy rain on November 23 and 24.
🌧️ Tamil Nadu: Schools Closed in Many Districts
As heavy rains continue across parts of the state, several district administrations in Tamil Nadu have declared holidays for schools.
Districts where schools are closed:
- Madurai
- Kallakurichi
- Ramanathapuram
- Virudhunagar
- Thanjavur
- Tiruchi
- Pudukottai
- Nagapattinam
- Mayiladuthurai
- Tiruvarur
- Ariyalur
- Karur
Puducherry has also announced a holiday for schools due to continuous heavy rainfall.
With Cyclone Senyar expected to intensify, more districts may declare closures. Parents and students are advised to follow official alerts.
🌧️ Bengal: No Clarity Yet on School Closures
The Met Office in Kolkata stated that the arrival of winter in south Bengal districts may depend on Cyclone Senyar’s trajectory and whether the system affects the region’s weather patterns.
The developing system over the Strait of Malacca and South Andaman Sea is expected to move northwest and intensify near the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 24.
However, no official announcement has been made yet regarding school closures in West Bengal for November 25.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
