At least 11 districts were given holiday for schools in Tamil Nadu in view of rains due to Cyclone Fengal. While the district administration declared holidays for just schools in Chennai and Chengalpattu, all schools and colleges remained shut in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Thiruvallur and Villupuram along with Puducherry and Karaikal.