School and College Holiday 17 October 2024 due to Rain: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala

School and College Holiday 17 October 2024: Due to North-East monsoons, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka are witnessing heavy rain. On October 15 and 16, schools and colleges were closed in certain parts of Tamil Nadu specifically Chennai, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram etc. On the other hand, schools and colleges in Ananthapur and Chitoor remained closed on October 16. As there is a chance for heavy rain on October 17, school and college holidays can be expected in various districts of these 4 states. District collectors are empowered to decide on school holidays. IMD-issued 'Organe' and 'Red' alerts in different parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as these locations are likely to receive heavy rains. Students can stay updated with the latest happenings of the school holiday 17 October 2024 through the live blog below. 

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School and College Holiday 17 October 2024 Live Updates

• Oct 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST

  Schools and Collegs to Function in Chennai Today

  As per the orders of the District Collector, all schools and colleges in Chennai will function as usual today. This comes after IMD withdrew 'Red Alert' for the Chennai region. 

• Oct 17, 2024 05:45 AM IST

  Valimiki Jayanthi Holiday Today in THESE States

  Schools and colleges will remain closed in the following states today on the account of Valmiki Jayanthi -

  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Haryana
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Punjab

• Oct 17, 2024 05:19 AM IST

  No Holiday for Schools and Colleges in Tamil Nadu Today

  There is no holiday for schools and colleges in Tamil Naud specifically Chennai, Chegalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur. No holiday in other districts as well.

• Oct 16, 2024 07:51 PM IST

  Latest Update on Tamil Nadu School Holiday 16 October 2024

  A decision on school holiday in Tamil Nadu on 17 October 2024 will be taken based on the weather conditions during the early hours of October 17. 

• Oct 16, 2024 06:48 PM IST

  Telangana School Holiday 17 October 2024 Declared in THIS District

  Adilabad district of Telangana will have a school holiday on 17 October 2024 on the occasion of Komaram Bheem Death Anniversary. Government-issued an official notification delcaring the holiday. 

• Oct 16, 2024 06:17 PM IST

  Official Announcement on Chennai School Holiday 17 October 2024 Soon

  An official announcement on Chennai School Holiday 17 October 2024 is expected shorty. 

• Oct 16, 2024 05:25 PM IST

  Kancheepuram School and College Holiday 17 October 2024: Official announcemet soon

  There is a heavy rain in Kanchipuram since morning and similar conditions are likely on October 17 as well. Therefore, schools and colleges in Holiday might be closed on 17 October 2024. An official announcement is expected soon.

• Oct 16, 2024 05:20 PM IST

  More Rain Expected in Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Bangalore

  As per IMD, there will be heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Bangalore during the early hours of October 17. School holiday most likely in affected areas. 

• Oct 16, 2024 05:16 PM IST

  Kerala School Holiday 17 October 2024: Heavy rain in two districts

  Mallapuram and Kannur districts of Kerala are witnessing heavy rain. There is a chance for a school holiday in these two districts. An official announcement is still waited. 

• Oct 16, 2024 05:12 PM IST

  Chennai School Holiday 17 October 2024: Waterlogging in City

  There is an immense waterlogging problem in Chennai due to heavy rain. There is a major chance for the school holiday on October 17 in Chennai. 

• Oct 16, 2024 05:07 PM IST

  Chennai School and College Holiday 17 October 2024 Declared or Not?

  There is a high chance for school and college holiday in Chennai on 17 October 2024. The city is witnessing heavy rain. An official announcement on school holiday is expected shortly. 

• Oct 16, 2024 05:00 PM IST

  Puducherry School and College Holiday 17 October 2024 Delcared or Not?

  Currently, there is no official update on the school and college holiday on 17 October 2024. This region is heaving heavy rain. Therefore, there is a high chance of the school holiday. 

• Oct 16, 2024 04:55 PM IST

  Chennai School Holiday 17 October 2024: City under 'Extermely Heavy Rain Zone'

  As per IMD, Chennai is currently under an 'Extremely Heavy Rain Zone'. There is a chance for heavy rain on the evening of October 16. Several parts of the Chennai city are facing the problem of waterlogging. 

• Oct 16, 2024 04:51 PM IST

  Tamil Nadu School Holiday 17 October 2024: List of districts to receive heavy rains

  The following districts of Tamil Nadu will receive heavy rain on October 17 as per IMD -

  • Chennai
  • Kancheepuram
  • Vellore
  • Ranipettai
  • Tiruvallur
  • Chengalpattu
  • Villupuram
  • Tiruvannamalai

• Oct 16, 2024 04:47 PM IST

  Andhra Pradesh School Holiday 17 October 2024: Heavy rain expected in Rayalaseema

  The Rayalaseema district of Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rain tonight and on October 17 due to the depression in the Bay of Bengal. There is a chance for school and college holiday in Rayalaseema region.

• Oct 16, 2024 04:44 PM IST

  Bangalore School Holiday 17 October 2024: Heavy rain Bangalore Urban and Rural

  In several parts of Bangalore's Urban and Rural districts, heavy rain is occurring currently. An official announcement on school holiday is awaited. 

• Oct 16, 2024 04:41 PM IST

  Andhra Pradesh School Holiday 17 October 2024: List of districts under 'Red Alert'

  The following Andhra Pradesh districts are under 'Red Alert' as per IMD -

  • Nellore
  • Annamaya
  • Tirupati
  • Chittoor

• Oct 16, 2024 04:37 PM IST

  Will there be Tamil Nadu College Holiday on 17 October 2024?

  Colleges in 4-5 districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to be closed on 17 October 2024. There is a chance for heavy rain in Chennai, Vellore, Tiruvallur, Chegalpattu etc. An official update on the holiday is awaited. 

• Oct 16, 2024 04:34 PM IST

  Will there be Bangalore School Holiday on 17 October 2024 due to Rain?

  Currently, IMD has not issued any warning to Bangalore city as the rain is not severe at the moment. If there is a heavy rain in the evening of October 16 and early hours of October 17, there will be a chance for school holiday. 

• Oct 16, 2024 04:30 PM IST

  Will Schools in Chennai remain closed on 17 October 2024?

  Schools and colleges in the Chennai region are expected to be closed on 17 October 2024. There is a chance of heavy rain in Chennai on October 17 as per the IMD prediction. 

• Oct 16, 2024 04:28 PM IST

  Andhra Pradesh School Holiday Declared on 17 October 2024

  Schools and colleges will remain closed in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh on 17 October 2024 due to heavy rain. There is no update on the holiday for Chittoor district currently. 

• Oct 16, 2024 06:40 AM IST

  No Update Yet on School and College Holiday 17 October 2024

  So far, no update on Tamil Nadu school holiday for 17 October 2024 has been provided by the government. However, given the weather conditions, a holiday is most likely.