Cyclone Ditwah Forces School Closures and Exam Delays in Chennai
Due to persistent heavy rainfall and weather alerts related to Cyclone Ditwah, district administrations in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu have declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday.
School and College Closures
The decision to close educational institutions was made following updated assessments from the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), citing the continued impact of the weather system along the northern Tamil Nadu coast. Student safety is the primary concern.
University Exam Postponements
Two major state universities, Anna University and the University of Madras, have also postponed semester examinations that were scheduled in the affected districts. This measure was taken as a precautionary step, given the uncertain trajectory of the cyclone.
Affected Districts
- Chennai
- Tiruvallur
- Chengalpattu
