Health & Environment
Tamil Nadu declares school holiday in five districts due to heavy rain
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THE BRIEF
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Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet districts remain closed on Wednesday due to heavy overnight rainfall.
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Weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, while the RMC issued orange alerts for southern districts.
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A fresh weather system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to sustain intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu until October 26.