School and College Holiday 18 October 2024 Updates: Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

School and College Holiday 18 October 2024: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in three districts of Andhra Pradesh for October 18, 2024 . This will likely result in school and college holidays in the districts of Annamayya, Tirupathi, and SPSR Nellore . However, no holiday was announced on October 17 in Tamil Nadu due to less rainfall as per the weather forecast. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that there will be school and college holidays in the districts of Tamil Nadu on October 18. The official confirmation on School and College Holiday 18 October 2024 in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is still awaited and will be updated on this page.

Additionally, districts such as Prakasam, YSR Kadapa, Srisathyasai, and Anantapuramu have been issued an orange alert due to the ongoing rainfall. A holiday has been declared in Tirupati, Chittoor, Nellore, and Prakasam until October 17. If the precipitation persists, there is a possibility of a holiday being declared in these areas.

Status of School and College Holiday 18 October 2024 due to Rain |

Region	Holiday Status	Chances of Holiday
Tamil Nadu	Not Declared	No Chance
Andhra Pradesh	Likely	As per an update by The Economic Times , the government has asked schools and colleges to be kept closed in West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Eluru, Bapatla, NTR, Palnadu, Prakasam, and Tirupati until Friday, October 18.
Chennai	Not Declared	No Chance
Bangalore	Not Declared	No Chance

Note: If a school holiday is declared on 18 October 2024, the same will be updated here.

Tamil Nadu School and College Holiday 18 October 2024: Heavy Rainfall Districts

Here are the districts in Tamil Nadu under heavy rainfall warning on October 17 and 18. If the weather conditions turn worse, there is a chance for school holiday in the following regions -

• Erode
• Salem
• Krishnagiri
• Dharmapuri
• Tirupathur
• Vellore

Erode, Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupathur, and Vellore, along with Nilgiris and Coimbatore are also witnessing heavy rains on October 17, 2024, but no school holiday was declared.

Update on Chennai School Holiday 18 October 2024

The chances of heavy rain in the Chennai region on 17 and 18 October 2024 are less. Therefore, school holiday might not be possible in Chennai. On October 17, Chennai had clear sky and it was bit sunny as well. Therefore, students are advised to not believe any rumours on the school holiday. Chennai school holiday on 18 October 2024 could be possible only if weather conditions turn worse during the evening of October 17 and early hours of October 18.

Andhra Pradesh School and College Holiday 18 October 2024: Districts under Red Alert

Here are the districts in Andhra Pradesh under red and orange alerts on October 17 and have higher chances to witness school and college holiday on 18 October 2024.

• Red Alert Districts

  • Annamayya
  • Tirupathi
  • SPSR Nellore
  • Chittoor

• Orange Alert Districts

  • Anantapuramu
  • Srisathyasai
  • YSR Kadappa
  • Prakasam

Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Weather Forcast 18 October 2024 Updates:

Aspirants can find the weather predictions for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on October 18, 2024 in the tabular format below-

Particulars	Weather Details	Chances of Holiday
Tamil Nadu	Temperature: 31°C Precipitation: 60% Humidity: 80% Wind: 11 km/h	Less
Andhra Pradesh	Temperature: 26°C Precipitation: 80% Humidity: 82% Wind: 8 km/h	More in 3 Districts

The continuous heavy rainfall in these states has severely disrupted normal life, leading to the disruption of rail and road networks and causing inconvenience to commuters. In parts of southern India, heavy monsoon rains have resulted in severe flooding, prompting the closure of schools, colleges, and government offices on Wednesday. Residents have been advised to refrain from unnecessary travel, while parents and students have been encouraged to stay connected with the school administration for the latest updates on school closures.