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In pics: Tamil Nadu battles heavy rainfall

District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai.

| October 22, 2025 / 10:58 IST
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As the Northeast monsoon strengthens over Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert along with warnings of heavy rainfall for several districts including Chennai. (Image credit: X)
As the Northeast monsoon strengthens over Tamil Nadu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert along with warnings of heavy rainfall for several districts including Chennai. (Image credit: X)
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All schools in Chennai will be closed on Wednesday due to a heavy rain warning, according to an announcement made by Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagade. (Image credit: X)
All schools in Chennai will be closed on Wednesday due to a heavy rain warning, according to an announcement made by Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagade. (Image credit: X)
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District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai. Only schools in Thoothukudi will be closed, according to the announcement made on Tuesday. (Image credit: X)
District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai. Only schools in Thoothukudi will be closed, according to the announcement made on Tuesday. (Image credit: X)
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The administrations of Puducherry and Karaikal have announced that schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow due to the prediction of continuous heavy rainfall. (Image credit: X)
The administrations of Puducherry and Karaikal have announced that schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow due to the prediction of continuous heavy rainfall. (Image credit: X)
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Meanwhile, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach is experiencing intense sea turbulence, with rough waves and strong winds battering the coast amid ongoing Northeast monsoon activity. According to officials, the rough sea conditions are expected to persist for the next couple of days. (Image credit: X)
Meanwhile, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach is experiencing intense sea turbulence, with rough waves and strong winds battering the coast amid ongoing Northeast monsoon activity. (Image credit: X)
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Authorities have urged fishermen and coastal residents to remain vigilant and follow official safety advisories. (Image credit: X)
Authorities have urged fishermen and coastal residents to remain vigilant and follow official safety advisories. (Image credit: X)
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Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed measures to tackle heavy rains with officials, as the regional weather office has issued intense downpour alerts for several coastal districts. (Image credit: X)
Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed measures to tackle heavy rains with officials, as the regional weather office has issued intense downpour alerts for several coastal districts. (Image credit: X)

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