Heavy Rain Triggers School Closures in Tamil Nadu; Red Alert for Theni
Heavy Rain Triggers School Closures in Tamil Nadu; Red Alert for Theni
IN · Published Nov 10, 2026
• Heavy rainfall due to the intensifying northeast monsoon has led to school closures in several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Coimbatore, Dindigul, and Ramanathapuram.
• In the Nilgiris, schools in Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri, and Kundah taluks were shut, while other areas remained operational.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall has disrupted daily life in affected districts, with motorists facing difficulties in areas like Kanniyakumari. In Theni, heavy rain has impacted Allinagaram, Annanji, Vadapudupatti, and Aranmanai Pudur. In Palani, wall collapses caused by the rain have damaged houses. Devotees in Tiruvannamalai continued their pilgrimage despite overnight rain. The red alert in Theni indicates a risk of exceptionally heavy rainfall, which could lead to localised flooding and infrastructure damage.

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