As rain continues to wreck havoc, Tamil Nadu School Holiday today is likely in different parts. State administration has declared school holiday today in some districts due to heavy rain. Admistrations has also announced school holiday today in Puducherry. Notice has advised closure of all schools and colleges to ensure safety of students.
Making the announcement, Home Minister A Namassivayam has declared holiday for today – November 18, 2025 in Puducherry and Karaikal district. Weather updates suggest the region will continue to get heavy rainfall for the day. For Tamil Nadu, Cuddalore district has announced a school holiday.
8 other districts along with Chennai have been issued yellow alert. No school holiday has been announced for these parts as yet.
Tamil Nadu Rain Alerts for Today – Tuesday, November 18
Indian Meteorological Department has issued yellow alerts for various parts of Tamil Nadu, especially the coastal areas and the southern districts. With a low pressure system building over the Bay of Bengal, the weather forecast for the state remains cloudy with medium to heavy rainfall.
IMD has cautioned the districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi and Theni. Alerts have been issued and residents have been asked to remain vigilant.
Chennai is expected to receive moderate rainfall today.
Tamil Nadu Weather Forecast
Over the next 48 hours, the disturbance causing rainfall in southern districts is expected to move west-northwestward and strengthen further.
District adminsitrations are monitoring the situation. Authorities may announce a holiday in schools and colleges to ensure students’ safety.
Marine warning has been issued to various coastal regions in southern Tamil Nadu. Fisherman along Gulf of Mannar and the Kumari Sea have been advised not to venture into the sea.