School Holiday Tomorrow, November 4: Will schools remain closed on Wednesday? Check updates from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & Kerala as IMD issues heavy rain alerts

Schools in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may face disruptions on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in several regions. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, while northeast Telangana may also experience heavy showers. According to the IMD's latest weather warnings issued on November 3, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Odisha on November 4. Chhattisgarh is also among the regions facing a heavy rain warning. The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions in parts of these regions.

Read the full IMD advisory for state-wise rainfall alerts HERE

Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain warning in coastal districts

Coastal Andhra Pradesh is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall at many places, with heavy rainfall at isolated locations on November 4. The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds.


Palnadu, Prakasam, Kurnool and Nandyal are among the districts likely to receive heavy rainfall. The weather conditions could disrupt normal activities, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable areas.

Telangana: Heavy showers likely in isolated areas

Telangana is also under a heavy rainfall warning for Wednesday. The IMD has forecast heavy showers at isolated places, following extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations on November 3.

Residents in districts such as Khammam, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Jangaon, Karimnagar and Bhadradri Kothagudem should follow local weather advisories.

Kerala: Heavy rainfall warning continues

Kerala is likely to witness heavy rainfall on November 4, according to the IMD's latest forecast. The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms and lightning in parts of the state.

With rainfall activity expected to continue over the coming days, schools in areas experiencing persistent heavy showers may face disruptions. However, parents and students should wait for official announcements from the respective district administrations.

Odisha and Chhattisgarh: Rainfall activity to continue

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Odisha on November 4, along with thunderstorms and lightning. South Odisha districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati and Ganjam, were among the areas covered by the earlier weather warning.

Chhattisgarh is also likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on November 4. Residents in affected areas should remain alert to changing weather conditions.

Will schools remain closed on November 4 due to rain?

The IMD's heavy rainfall warnings have raised the possibility of school closures in vulnerable areas of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Odisha. However, an IMD weather alert does not automatically result in a school holiday. District collectors and state education departments will take the final decision based on local weather conditions, rainfall intensity and safety concerns.

Parents, students and teachers are advised to check announcements issued by their respective district administrations and schools before travelling on Wednesday, November 4.

As of the latest available updates, a statewide school holiday has not been confirmed for these states. Any district-specific closure announcement should be treated separately.