As per reports, the district administrations of Chennai, Cuddalore, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu districts have declared a holiday for educational institutions on Wednesday (22 October).

• The holiday is a precautionary measure following a severe weather warning from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
• In Chennai, the closure order applies only to schools, both public and private, whereas in Chengalpattu and Villupuram districts, all schools and colleges are expected to remain closed.
• Educational institutions are expected to remain closed in Puducherry and Karaikal as well.