Tamil Nadu School Holiday 29 November 2024: District administrations in Tamil Nadu announced a school holiday on November 29, 2024, for several districts in the state. This decision is anticipated due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Fengal, which has caused widespread disruption. Concerns for public safety in the cyclone's aftermath have prompted authorities to take precautionary measures, including closing schools to ensure the well-being of students and staff. If the holiday is declared, it will apply to all schools in the affected districts, including government, private, and aided institutions.
According to the latest data released by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Chengalpattu, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, and Puducherry districts have been issued an red alert . An orange alert has been issued for various coastal regions of the state, including Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Ranipettai. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai predicts moderate to heavy downpours with thunderstorms throughout the day. In light of the IMD's alert, the school holiday in the affected districts has been extended to November 29, 2024.
Tamil Nadu School Holiday 29 November 2024: Affected Districts
Over the past few days, Tamil Nadu has been grappling with relentless rains that have led to rivers overflowing, streets turning into rivers, and large-scale waterlogging in both urban and rural areas. The following is the list of the most affected districts where the Tamil Nadu school holiday is likely to continue on November 29:- Cuddalore - Holiday Announced
- Villupuram - Holiday Announced
- Chengalpattu - Holiday Announced
- Kancheepuram
- Chennai - Holiday Announced
- Thanjavur
- Krishnagiri
- Ranipettai
- Thiruvallur
- Puducherry - Holiday Announced
- Karaikal - Holiday Announced
Tamil Nadu School Holiday on 28 November 2024 was announced in Karaikal and Pondicherry.
As IMD announced an orange alert in the above-mentioned districts, the shutdown is likely to continue in the state for November 29 as well. Students must stay tuned here for the latest updates on the event and school holiday declaration in Tamil Nadu.Also Read | When will NEET 2025 be conducted?