Chennai school holiday today: Schools in Chennai are expected to function normally on November 3, 2026, as the district administration has not announced an extension of Monday’s school holiday. Schools and colleges in Chennai and Thiruvallur remained closed on November 2 as a precautionary measure following heavy rainfall warnings and the approaching Cyclone Murasu.The latest available updates indicate that no fresh school closure order has been issued for Chennai for Tuesday. However, a separate holiday has been reported for schools in Cuddalore taluk owing to heavy rainfall. Parents and students should check announcements from their respective district administrations and schools before travelling, as local decisions may change depending on weather conditions.Chennai school holiday update for November 3The Chennai District Administration had declared a holiday for schools and colleges on November 2 in view of the cyclone-related weather warnings. However, the closure was limited to that day, with no confirmed announcement extending it to November 3 in the information available.Schools in Chennai are therefore expected to reopen according to their regular schedules. The district administration may issue fresh instructions if rainfall conditions warrant further closures.School holiday announced in Cuddalore talukWhile no fresh closure announcement has been reported for Chennai, a holiday has been announced for schools in Cuddalore taluk on November 3 due to heavy rainfall.The closure is reported to apply specifically to Cuddalore taluk rather than the entire district. Students and parents should confirm the announcement with their respective schools and local education authorities.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, including Cuddalore, Villupuram and Puducherry, on November 3.Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra PradeshSevere Cyclonic Storm Murasu made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast during the early hours of November 3. According to reports citing the IMD, the landfall occurred between 3.30 am and 5.30 am, with sustained wind speeds of 100 to 110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph.The storm crossed the coast in the region between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole. Coastal areas, including Kothapatnam near Ongole, experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall as the cyclone approached and crossed the coast.The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority issued alerts for heavy rainfall and gale-force winds across several districts. Residents in vulnerable coastal areas were advised to follow official safety instructions and avoid visiting beaches.What should parents and students check?Parents and students in Chennai should monitor announcements from the Chennai District Collector and their respective school administrations before making travel arrangements.• Chennai: No fresh holiday extension confirmed for November 3 in the available updates.• Thiruvallur: Schools and colleges were closed on November 2; a fresh closure order for November 3 has not been confirmed in the cited updates.• Cuddalore taluk: A school holiday has been reported due to heavy rainfall.• Andhra Pradesh: Cyclone-related closures have been announced in affected districts, including Nellore and Prakasam.
