Chennai: With Cyclone Montha intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, continuous moderate to heavy rains have been lashing Chennai and its neighbouring districts since this morning, leading to widespread speculation about a potential holiday for schools and colleges on Tueday, October 28. The cyclonic system, currently centered 480 km east of the city, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the daily routine for lakhs of students and parents across the region.

The influence of the storm has resulted in a persistent downpour that is expected to continue through the night and into tomorrow morning. Private weather experts have predicted that rainfall exceeding 12 cm is likely in widespread districts, including Chennai and Tiruvallur, until at least 8:30 AM on Tuesday, October 28. This forecast

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