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Puducherry Schools Closed Due to Heavy Overnight Rains

Education Minister declares holiday for all schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions.

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Heavy rains caused waterlogging in low-lying areas of Puducherry and its suburbs.
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A holiday has been declared for all government and private schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions on Friday due to heavy overnight rains and subsequent waterlogging in low-lying areas.

  • Puducherry and its suburbs experienced heavy overnight rains.
  • Waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas on Friday.
  • Education Minister A Namassivayam announced a holiday for schools.
  • The holiday applies to all government and private schools in Puducherry and Karaikal.
  • Puducherry and its suburbs recorded 9.6 cm of rain in 24 hours.
  • The Karaikal region recorded 4 cm of rain during the same period.

Puducherry and its suburban areas received heavy rains overnight, and waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas on Friday.

In view of the rains, Education Minister A Namassivayam announced a holiday on Friday for all government-run and privately managed schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions, a release said.

Official sources told PTI that while Puducherry and its suburbs recorded 9.6 cm of rain during the last 24 hours, the Karaikal region recorded 4 cm.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

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