Schools, colleges to remain closed in Chennai

Heavy rains continue to lash the city, urging officials to keep the schools and colleges shut.

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 22/11/2015: Rain lashes in the city on Sunday. Photo :R. Ashok

Schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts will remain closed on Monday. The decision was taken by the Collectors of the three districts on account of rain that has continued to lash the city over the weekend.

An official communication from the three district Collector’s office was issued to this effect.

Educations institutions will remain closed in Cuddalore, Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai districts too.

In Tuticorin district, a holiday has been declared for Tuticorin Taluk alone, officials said.