Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur closed on Monday
District collectors announced holidays for educational institutions as a precaution against heavy rainfall expected from Severe Cyclone Murasu.
Schools and colleges in several Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai and Tiruvallur, will remain closed on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to The Hindu.
District collectors announced the holidays as a precaution against heavy rainfall expected from Severe Cyclone Murasu.
The cyclonic storm intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the West Central and Southwest Bay of Bengal during the early hours on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the storm is expected to hit the coast between Narsapur and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh on the morning of November 3.
The IMD reported that the storm will have wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, with gusts reaching 120 km/h.
Heavy rainfall is likely in isolated areas of Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, and Nilgiris districts on Monday.
