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Tamil Nadu declares school holiday on Oct 22 due to heavy rain
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:19 AM
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The Tamil Nadu government has ordered all schools to remain closed on 22 October 2026 as heavy rain from the Northeast Monsoon is expected.
The Tamil Nadu state government announced that all schools across the state will remain closed on 22 October 2026 following forecasts of heavy rainfall associated with the Northeast Monsoon.
The decision, issued by the Directorate of School Education, aims to ensure the safety of students and staff as the region anticipates widespread waterlogging and potential flooding in several districts.
Parents have been advised to keep children at home and avoid travel until conditions improve. The holiday will be treated as a regular non‑working day, with no loss of academic days.
The announcement was posted on official social media channels, including Instagram, and has been widely shared under hashtags such as #RainHoliday and #NEM2026.
The decision, issued by the Directorate of School Education, aims to ensure the safety of students and staff as the region anticipates widespread waterlogging and potential flooding in several districts.
Parents have been advised to keep children at home and avoid travel until conditions improve. The holiday will be treated as a regular non‑working day, with no loss of academic days.
The announcement was posted on official social media channels, including Instagram, and has been widely shared under hashtags such as #RainHoliday and #NEM2026.