Heavy rains are wreaking havoc in Tamil Nadu. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' due to torrential rains, especially in the capital Chennai. The warnings of the Meteorological Department are causing great concern among the city dwellers. An 'orange alert' has been issued for Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Theni districts. The Meteorological Department has predicted that heavy rains are likely to occur in 26 more districts. The

heavy rains that lashed the city of Chennai on Saturday inundated the suburbs along with the suburbs. Floodwaters have entered residential areas in low-lying areas, and all the roads are resembling ponds. The authorities have accelerated the work of removing flood water with the help of storm water drains and motor pumps. Meteorological experts have said that the rains are falling at this level due to the influence of the northeast monsoon, which started on October 15.

There is uncertainty among students and parents about the announcement of holidays for schools in the wake of heavy rains. Responding to this, Education Minister Rajmohan revealed that school holidays will be reviewed from time to time based on the reports of the Meteorological Department and a decision will be taken at the appropriate time.