Heavy rains are continuing in Tamil Nadu, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts on Tuesday. Schools are likely to stay closed on November 18, 2025. However, an official announcement is still awaited, and parents are advised to stay in touch with school authorities for the latest updates.
On Monday, November 17, schools were shut in many districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Villupuram, and Cuddalore due to an orange alert and heavy overnight rain.
IMD Forecast: Rain Expected Across Tamil Nadu
For November 18, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rain across many parts of Tamil Nadu.
Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places over:
- Tirunelveli
- Kanyakumari
- Thoothukudi
- Ramanathapuram
- Sivaganga
- Virudhunagar
- Tenkasi
- Theni
A yellow alert has been issued for these districts, indicating reduced but still significant rainfall.
Thunderstorms and lightning are likely at one or two places from November 18 to November 21, the IMD added.
Low-Pressure Area Behind Heavy Rain
The IMD reported that a low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal on Sunday and has now moved near the Sri Lankan coast.
The associated upper-air cyclonic circulation, extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, remains active and is expected to drift west-northwest in the next 24 hours.
An earlier cyclonic circulation near Kerala’s southern coast has weakened.
Chennai Weather: Will Schools Be Closed?
Chennai and nearby districts continued to witness heavy rain on Monday because of the low-pressure area. All schools government, private, and aided were ordered closed in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and parts of southern Tamil Nadu.
As rains continue, parents and students are eagerly waiting for updates on whether schools will remain closed on Tuesday.
Based on IMD’s alert, schools are expected to remain shut on November 18, but the official notice is still pending.
Weather Forecast for Tuesday
According to the latest forecast:
- Light to moderate rain was recorded early Tuesday in many parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi and Theni.
Chennai‘s Weather Forecast For This Week
- November 18: Partly cloudy with moderate rain or thunderstorms likely
- November 19: Cloudy with light rain; occasional short spells
- November 20: Cloudy with light rain; passing showers expected
- November 21: Cloudy with heavy rain; strong rainfall at intervals
- November 22: Cloudy with more heavy rain; on-and-off showers
- November 23: Cloudy with moderate rain; intermittent showers and mild humidity
