Rain likely to play spoilsport this Diwali in Chennai
India TodayModerate to heavy rain in the city and its suburbs on Wednesday is likely to dampen the festive spirit on Diwali. According to the India Meteorological Department, rain is likely to play spoilsport on Diwali eve celebrations and for last-minute shoppers and commuters in Chennai and its adjoining areas. According to a report published in the Times of India, Chennai and its neighbourhoods are likely to witness thunderstorms, rain and generally cloudy skies for the next 48 hours. The low-pressure area, likely to emerge into the southeast Arabian Sea during the next 24 hours, is expected to bring heavy rainfall in the region. Schools closed in Chennai due to heavy rains: The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and nineteen other districts on Wednesday after torrential rains lashed the state.