Holiday for schools in Kanniyakumari, Valparai

Rain, accompanied by strong winds, lashed Kanniyakumari district from Sunday night.

As the catchment areas received good rain, water level in Pechiparai increased to 14.15 feet. File photo

Following overnight rains, the district Collector has declared holiday for schools and colleges in Kanniyakumari.

Similarly, the Coimbatore district administration declared holiday for schools in Valparai on Tuesday following heavy rains.

Rain, accompanied by strong winds, lashed Kanniyakumari district from Sunday night and continued till Monday afternoon. Nagercoil, Colachel, Boothapandi, Rajakkamangalam, Surulode, Kulasekaram, Arumanai, Mullanginavilai, Kozhiporvilai, Eraniel, Mylaudi and Kottaram experienced heavy rain.

Poompuhar Shipping Corporation that operates ferry services to Vivekananda memorial rock suspended the service for a few hours in the morning due to strong winds.