Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall; schools closed in several districts on Oct. 26
Tamil Nadu saw intense rainfall on Oct. 26 as a deep depression that had shifted southwestward from the Bay of Bengal intensified, according to the India Meteorological Department. The severe weather prompted authorities to shut schools in several districts across the state, aiming to protect students and staff from flooding and related hazards. The IMD bulletin said the system moved southwest six hours, raising flash‑flood concerns.