Chennai schools closed
Cyclone Ditwah: Educational Institutions Closed in Chennai and Neighboring Districts as India Provides Relief to Affected Areas
Dec 02, 2025 06:16 am CST
Educational institutions across Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts have suspended operations due to Cyclone Ditwah's threat of heavy rainfall. Three fatalities have been reported in Tamil Nadu while Sri Lanka faces devastating impacts with 334 confirmed deaths. India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, sending 53 tons of relief materials and conducting extensive rescue operations across the region.
Chennai Braces for Extreme Rainfall as Cyclone Dithwa Weakens: Schools Closed and Emergency Measures Activated
Dec 02, 2025 02:20 am CST
Following Cyclone Dithwa's weakening into a deep depression, Chennai and surrounding districts face an extreme rainfall alert. The Greater Chennai Corporation has activated 215 relief centers, deployed 700+ pumps, and mobilized emergency response teams. Despite preparedness claims, existing waterlogging raises concerns about the stormwater drainage system's effectiveness as schools and colleges remain closed tomorrow.