The Tamil Nadu government has announced preemptive school closures across multiple districts as Cyclone Senyar approaches the state's coastline. The decision affects all educational institutions on Thursday, November 27, 2025, prioritizing student safety amid worsening weather conditions.
Official Declaration and Affected Districts
State authorities made the formal announcement on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, following consultations with meteorological departments. The holiday encompasses all government, private, and aided schools in vulnerable coastal regions. Primary districts facing complete educational institution shutdowns include Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur.
District education officers have been instructed to ensure compliance with the directive and communicate the decision to all school administrations. The precautionary measure aims to prevent any potential risks associated with the cyclonic system's landfall.
Cyclone Senyar's Projected Path and Intensity
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Senyar is expected to make landfall between Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh coastlines. The weather system currently demonstrates wind speeds reaching 65-75 kmph, with potential intensification as it moves closer to coastal areas.
Meteorological experts predict heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across northern Tamil Nadu districts beginning Wednesday evening and continuing through Thursday. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into sea areas, while coastal residents received alerts about potential storm surges.
Precautionary Measures and Public Safety
State disaster response teams have been placed on high alert, with necessary equipment prepositioned in vulnerable areas. The government has established emergency control rooms operating 24/7 to monitor the situation and coordinate response efforts.
Education department officials emphasized that student safety remains the paramount concern behind the holiday declaration. Parents have been advised to keep children indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during the cyclonic period. School administrations will receive updates regarding resumption of classes based on weather improvements.
The public works department has deployed teams to clear potential blockages in drainage systems, particularly in low-lying areas of Chennai that historically experience waterlogging during heavy rains. Healthcare facilities have been instructed to maintain emergency preparedness and adequate medical supplies.
Transportation authorities are monitoring road conditions, with special attention to coastal highways and rural connectivity routes. The government has arranged for temporary shelter facilities in coastal communities potentially affected by storm surges.
