Due to ongoing heavy rainfall from the weakening Cyclone Ditwah, Chennai schools will be closed on Wednesday, December 3, for the second day in a row. The decision emphasizes student safety while the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) monitors weather alerts for the region.
Why Are Schools Closed Today in Chennai?
The Chennai district administration has declared a holiday for all schools on December 3 as a precautionary measure. This follows a similar closure on Tuesday. The directive comes in view of persistent heavy rainfall and warnings issued by the IMD for Tamil Nadu, including an orange alert for very heavy rain in several districts.
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What is the Current Status of Cyclone Ditwah?
Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a depression but continues to influence the weather. As of Tuesday evening, it was centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal, approximately 80 km south of Chennai and 60 km northeast of Puducherry. The system is moving slowly southwestwards, keeping coastal Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, in the path of significant rainfall.
What is the Rainfall Forecast and Impact?
The IMD says heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Thanjavur on Wednesday, while areas like Coimbatore and Madurai may see milder rain. Continuous downpours have already created severe waterlogging in Chennai and Madurai, causing crop damage and flooding. Officials have reported four deaths and more than 1,600 damaged houses statewide.
As announced, all government offices, schools, colleges, and state-run institutions in the district will stay closed on December 3, except for those where exams are already scheduled.
Tiruvannamalai Declares Holiday for Karthigai Deepam Festival
The Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is expected to draw thousands of devotees on December 3 for the Karthigai Deepam festival. To manage the large crowds, the district administration has declared a local holiday:
- All government offices, schools, and colleges will be closed.
- Institutions with pre-scheduled exams may remain open.
Kanyakumari Announces Holiday for Kottar Peralaya Festival
Kanyakumari district will also observe a local holiday on December 3 for the Kottar Peralaya festival. Key points include:
- Schools, colleges, and government offices will be closed.
- Devotees from both Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to take part.
- Compensatory classes have been planned for Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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What Measures Are Authorities Taking?
Nearly 22,000 staff members have been sent out by the Greater Chennai Corporation to tackle the storm, mainly by clearing drains and addressing waterlogging. With Chennai receiving about 15 cm of rain since December 1, officials have had to intensify their work to protect public safety and key infrastructure.
