Schools and colleges shut doors due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

With the onset of northeastern rains, Chennai received the heaviest rains in the past six years, recalling the 2015 floods. It resulted in flooding in the central and northern parts of the city

EdexLive Desk

Updated:9th Nov, 2021 at 10:24 AM

Schools and colleges in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed due to heavy rainfall, informed District Collector on Tuesday.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another set of heavy showers to hit the Chennai coast between November 10 and 13.

With the onset of northeastern rains, Chennai received the heaviest rains in the past six years, recalling the 2015 floods. It resulted in flooding in the central and northern parts of the city.

READ ALSO : Just a day after reopening, schools in few districts of Tamil Nadu shut due to rains

Meanwhile, two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams consisting of 22 persons each have been deployed in Madurai, said NDRF Inspector K.K. Payasi.

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Schools and colleges shut doors due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

With the onset of northeastern rains, Chennai received the heaviest rains in the past six years, recalling the 2015 floods. It resulted in flooding in the central and northern parts of the city

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