Schools closed amid heavy rain

On October 16, 2025, schools in Tenkasi district were declared closed.
The closure was announced by the District Collector (or equivalent authority) in view of heavy rainfall and an “Orange” alert for “very heavy rainfall” issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) covering several districts including Tenkasi.
The announcement also applied to other nearby districts such as Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, which were similarly affected by the rainfall.

The heavy rainfall was caused by the early onset of the Northeast Monsoon over Tamil Nadu combined with moist winds and local topographical factors (Tenkasi has hilly terrain and water channels susceptible to overflow).
The IMD had forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in the district and surrounding areas, which raised safety concerns for students travelling to school and for school infrastructure (roads, power, flooding).

Disruption to normal routines: Since schools were closed, students had the day off, and parents/guardians were advised to keep children indoors or avoid areas prone to flooding or debris.
Safety concerns: The closure reflects concerns about transport (roads may be slippery or waterlogged), safe access to schools, and potential hazards from heavy rainfall/overflows.
Monitoring & preparedness: Local authorities were on alert for further rainfall, possible water-logging or drainage overflow, and asked the public to be cautious—especially around streams, low-lying areas and in hilly terrain.
Communication: Many schools and district administrations used local media and announcements to inform parents about the holiday and advised keeping track of further announcements regarding reopening.

Authorities may announce further holidays if heavy rainfall continues and conditions remain unsafe for travel to schools.
Schools will likely communicate via local channels when it is safe to resume. Parents should monitor: official district websites, school notifications, local news.
Students and parents should avoid venturing into risky areas after heavy rains (e.g., near rivers, waterfalls, low-lying roads) and maintain awareness of weather updates.