The city of Chennai and surrounding districts have been facing heavy rains and disruptions due to the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone brought intense rainfall, leading to significant flooding and damage in several parts of Tamil Nadu. Chennai, along with districts like Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, has been severely affected, with waterlogging making roads impassable in some areas.
In response to the challenging weather conditions, district authorities in these regions declared school holidays on December 3 and 4, 2025. The heavy rains and flooding led to concerns over student safety, particularly in terms of commuting and road conditions.
Will Schools Be Closed on December 5, 2025 in Chennai?
Schools in certain districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, have been closed today, December 4, due to the ongoing heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions. The local district administrations took this decision to ensure that students were not at risk while traveling to and from school, given the severe waterlogging and road damage. This was a precautionary measure to keep students safe during the most intense weather of Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath.
As of now, there has been no official announcement regarding a school holiday for tomorrow, December 5, 2025, in Chennai. The situation is being monitored by the local authorities, and the decision on whether schools will remain closed tomorrow depends largely on the road conditions and waterlogging levels. Since light to moderate rain is expected to continue across Tamil Nadu, authorities may declare a holiday for some districts if conditions do not improve.
District officials are likely to issue their final decisions later today (December 4), once they have had a chance to assess the extent of the damage and whether it’s safe for students to return to school on December 5. In the worst-affected areas, such as Chennai and its neighboring districts, school holidays may still be declared if transportation continues to be impacted.
Weather Update from IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, etc for several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on December 5, 2025. Although the heavy rainfall is expected to ease up somewhat, the likelihood of localized disruptions due to waterlogging and flood-related challenges remains. For Chennai and nearby regions, there is still a chance that road conditions may not be safe enough for schools to reopen tomorrow.
It’s essential to stay updated with official weather and school announcements to get the latest information on whether tomorrow’s school schedule will be affected by the weather.
Tomorrow Weather Chennai
The skies in Chennai are expected to stay mostly cloudy with intermittent rain/thunderstorms overnight, and the temperature will hover around 24–25 °C.
Disclaimer
This information is based on latest media reports and meteorological forecasts as of December 4, 2025. Decisions can change quickly if weather or ground conditions worsen. Please rely on official school or district announcements for final confirmation this article is for general awareness only.
