The heavy rainfall has disrupted daily life in Chennai and surrounding districts, prompting precautionary school closures. Government school kitchens were caught off guard by the early morning announcement, with some staff already preparing meals for students under the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme. The rainfall poses risks of waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and potential flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and further decisions on school closures will depend on the intensity of rainfall and updated weather conditions.