Cyclone Murasu Triggers School Closures and High Alert in Tamil Nadu

Educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur are closed on Monday as a precautionary measure against heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Murasu. While Chennai and Tiruvallur have shuttered schools and colleges, reports indicate that institutions in Chengalpattu will remain open.

The India Meteorological Department expects the cyclone to intensify into a severe storm before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur. Wind speeds are projected to reach up to 110 kmph, with gusts as high as 120 kmph.

Tamil Nadu’s Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department has placed district officials on high alert. Authorities have been instructed to mobilize resources and follow standard disaster management protocols to handle potential emergencies.

Three teams from the National Disaster Response Force have been dispatched from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh to support relief efforts. Weather conditions are expected to begin improving on November 3, though heavy rain may persist in isolated areas.