School holiday November 3: Will schools remain closed tomorrow? Check latest updates for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & Chhattisgarh as IMD issues heavy rain alerts

Schools in parts of Andhra Pradesh may remain closed on Tuesday, November 3, as Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu approaches the coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds in several districts ahead of the cyclone's expected landfall. The storm is also likely to affect neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Odisha. The IMD has issued rainfall and wind warnings for several areas in these states, raising the possibility of school closures. However, no confirmed statewide school holiday order for November 3 has been announced so far. Parents and students should check updates from their district administrations and schools before travelling.

Read the IMD's full weather alert HERE

Andhra Pradesh school holiday update: Will schools be closed tomorrow?

Andhra Pradesh is expected to face the biggest impact of Cyclone Murasu. According to the IMD's weather bulletin issued on November 2, the cyclone is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, around midnight on November 2 or in the early hours of November 3.


The IMD has forecast wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph during landfall. Coastal districts, including Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Guntur, Eluru, NTR, Palnadu and West Godavari, are likely to experience strong winds.

The weather department has also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations on November 2 and 3. Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places on November 4.

In view of the weather warning, district administrations may announce school holidays for November 3. Parents should wait for official updates from their respective districts.

Odisha school holiday update: Will schools remain closed on November 3?

Odisha may also experience the impact of Cyclone Murasu, particularly in its southern districts.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at many places, with heavy rainfall at isolated locations in south Odisha. The weather department has also warned of strong winds in Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati and Ganjam districts.

Wind speeds are expected to reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts of up to 60 kmph from November 2. They may increase to 50-60 kmph, with gusts reaching 70 kmph, from the evening of November 2 until noon on November 3.

These weather conditions may affect normal activities in the region. District administrations may consider school closures depending on the situation. However, no statewide school holiday has been confirmed for November 3 so far.

Tamil Nadu school holiday update: Chennai and nearby districts on alert

Tamil Nadu, especially its northern districts, is also likely to experience bad weather as Cyclone Murasu moves towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.

According to the IMD, north Tamil Nadu may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on November 2. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely on November 3.

The weather department has issued a wind warning for Chennai, Thiruvallur, Ranipet, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts, along with the Puducherry coast.

Wind speeds of 50-60 kmph, with gusts reaching 70 kmph, are prevailing in these areas. They may increase to 60-70 kmph, with gusts reaching 80 kmph, until the early hours of November 3.

Chennai and nearby districts will remain on alert as the storm approaches. Parents should check with local authorities and schools for any holiday announcements.

Cyclone Murasu latest update: What has IMD said?

In its November 2 bulletin, the IMD said Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu was moving west-northwestwards at a speed of 22 kmph over the westcentral and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal.

At 8.30 am on November 2, the storm was around 160 km east-southeast of Nellore, 180 km northeast of Chennai, 180 km east-southeast of Kavali and 210 km southeast of Ongole.

The IMD said the storm was likely to move northwestwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast as a severe cyclonic storm between 11.30 pm on November 2 and 4 am on November 3.

The cyclone is being monitored by Doppler Weather Radars at Chennai and Machilipatnam.

With heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, more school holiday announcements may follow. Students and parents should keep checking official district updates for the latest information.


Disclaimer: This article is based on information available at the time of writing. Readers are advised to check official announcements for the latest updates.