All schools and colleges will remain closed in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Fengal, authorities said.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rain from the cyclonic storm. As a result, schools and colleges in Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry districts will also remain closed on Tuesday.
In other districts, including Ranipet, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai, only schools will remain closed. Additionally, in Kallakurichi, schools within the jurisdiction of Thirukovilur Town, and in Krishnagiri, schools in Pechampalli and Uthangarai Taluks will also be shut due to heavy rainfall.
A devastating landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal’s torrential downpour struck Thiruvannamalai district on Monday, claiming seven lives, including five children.
Expressing his condolences, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased.
“I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of those who died in this accident and have ordered that each family be provided ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s General Relief Fund,” he said.