School Holiday Update – If your children go to school, then this news will prove useful. Be sure to check the holiday beforehand, just in case you have to return. Today, November 17th, has been declared a holiday for all schools.
In Tamil Nadu, continuous rain has caused waterlogging in many areas, prompting the administration to close schools on Monday. Additionally, schools are reopening today in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Local authorities declare school holidays based on weather conditions.
Rainfall worsens the situation in Tamil Nadu.
Heavy rains in some areas of South India are worsening the situation, creating a critical situation. The recent cyclone has caused heavy rainfall in the state, disrupting normal life. Due to the heavy rains, schools have been declared closed on Monday. Furthermore, local authorities have advised school teachers to seek updates on the holiday based on the weather. Children and adults have also been advised not to venture outside during thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Which Districts Have Schools Closed?
According to the latest reports, schools have been closed on November 17th in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and surrounding districts. Furthermore, due to continuous rain and waterlogging in low-lying areas, all government, private, and aided schools have been declared closed. Parents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel as many main roads are flooded.
No School Holidays Here
In Delhi NCR’s Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, schools are not closed on November 17th. Schools are reopening as usual. There are no rain alerts or serious air quality issues. Schools are reopening regularly in all districts of Bihar, including Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Begusarai, and Samastipur.
No rain alerts have been issued in South India. Therefore, all schools will remain open as usual on November 17th. Classes will continue as usual in Guntur, Krishna, Kadapa, East Godavari, Nellore and Tirupati.