Due to heavy rainfall in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, schools are closed on December 21, 2023. Colleges remain open, except those serving as relief camps. Other districts await an official announcement on school closures. The India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rain alert, causing flooding. Tirunelveli schools closed yesterday with postponed exams. Red alerts are in place for Thoothukudi, Tiruvaneli, Tenskasi, and Kanyakumari. Previous closures affected Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Tenkasi due to heavy rainfall. Relief efforts are underway in 19 emergency camps.