Heavy rains back in Chennai, schools to remain shut on Monday

Schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts will remain closed on Monday due to excessive shower

Heavy rains started again on Monday after a gap of four days in Tamil Nadu. Schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts will remain closed on Monday due to excessive rainfall which is expected to continue for the next three days.

"The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in Chennai throughout the day. Considering the students' welfare, schools will be closed on Monday," said Chennai District Collector V Anbuselvan.

According to the Met Department, Nungambakkam recorded 52 mm of rainfall at 11 p.m. on Sunday and Meenambakkam 18.2 mm.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami reviewed monsoon preparedness on Sunday and said,