Cyclone Arnab prompts school closures in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal
Cyclone Arnab prompts school closures in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal
IN · Published Oct 27, 2026
• Cyclone Arnab is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.
• Heavy rainfall has been forecast in several parts of Tamil Nadu, prompting school closures in districts such as Dindigul, Coimbatore, The Nilgiris, and Theni.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab is causing waterlogging, unsafe travel conditions, and disruptions to road transport in affected areas. Students and school staff are particularly impacted, with closures announced to ensure safety. Low-lying areas are at risk of flooding, and travel through stormwater drains and waterlogged underpasses is deemed hazardous. The situation may worsen as the cyclone intensifies, potentially affecting more regions along the eastern coast.

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