❄️ United States: Midwest and Great Lakes Region

❄️ United States: Midwest and Great Lakes Region

A severe winter storm moving through the Midwest and Great Lakes region has caused widespread school delays and closures in parts of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. This follows a heavy snowfall event over the weekend.

Major Closures and Delays Reported:

• Indiana: Numerous school districts are reporting delays (typically 2-hour delays) due to slick and snow-covered roads.

  • Closures: Schools in the immediate vicinity of the Michigan border, including districts like Brandywine, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac Union, and Niles Community Schools, are reported closed.

  • Delays: Widespread 2-hour delays are in effect for many districts across central and northern Indiana, including South Bend Schools, Elkhart Community Schools, Goshen, LaPorte, and Tippecanoe Valley.

• Michigan (Metro Detroit Area): Closures and delays are widespread across southeastern Michigan due to continuing snow and icy road conditions following the weekend winter storm.

• Weather Factor: The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the region would continue to experience strong winds and slick travel conditions, making the morning commute unsafe in many areas.

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🌧️ South Asia: India (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry)

Schools are closed in several districts across Southern India due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah (or its remnants), which has brought heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to coastal areas.

Declared Closures Due to Cyclone Ditwah:

• Puducherry: All schools (government, private, and aided) are closed on December 1, 2025, as a precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall.

• Andhra Pradesh: Schools and educational institutions are closed in several districts as a preventive measure, including Tirupati, Nellore, and Annamayya districts.

• Tamil Nadu (Chennai & Surrounding Districts): While the storm has weakened, districts are receiving moderate to heavy downpour. Official closures have been announced in key affected areas like Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur districts. Other districts under a Red Alert for heavy rain are on high watch for immediate closure announcements.